Wellington, FL – April 14, 2025 – Wellington Regional Medical Center is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to advanced surgical care, having successfully completed 5,000 robotic surgical cases. This achievement underscores the hospital’s dedication to utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance patient outcomes and provide minimally invasive surgical options.
The 5,000th robotic surgery was performed by Kyle Eldredge, DO, utilizing the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Surgical Systems from Intuitive. These advanced systems offer surgeons enhanced precision, dexterity, and control, enabling minimally invasive procedures that often result in less pain, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery times for patients.
Pam Tahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Regional Medical Center, expressed her pride in this remarkable accomplishment:
“Reaching 5,000 robotic surgical cases is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our surgical team and the trust our patients place in us. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and continuously advancing our surgical capabilities. The use of Intuitive’s da Vinci® Surgical Systems has been instrumental in achieving this milestone, allowing us to offer our patients the most advanced surgical options available.”
Wellington Regional Medical Center remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation and delivering exceptional care to the community. This milestone reflects the hospital’s ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes through the adoption of advanced surgical technologies.
For more information about Wellington Regional Medical Center and its robotic surgery program, please visit Wellington Regional Medical Center’s website.
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About Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Celebrating more than 30 years of treating residents in Wellington and the surrounding community, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including comprehensive stroke care, comprehensive lung program, minimally invasive services, cardiac services, a birthing center and level III NICU, comprehensive women’s center, hepatobiliary surgical procedures, intraoperative radiation therapy, interventional procedures and a wellness and weight loss center. To learn more about the hospital, please visit www.wellingtonregional.com.
