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The Guide • November 9, 2019 • Page 22
Local hospital utilizing robots in surgeries By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
The future is now for the area’s largest hospital, which is utilizing technology to provide top-of-the-line care to its patients. The first robotic surgery at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, located at 1635 N Loop W, was performed in 2017. The practice has become more and more prevalent during the last year, according to Dr. Ronnie Adams. Adams, a general surgeon who focuses on the organs in the abdomen, said he now uses a robot to perform about 20 percent of his surgeries. He also said he uses the da Vinci robot made by California-based company
Dr. Jaclyn Harrison 2019 Reader’s Choice Best Physician Contributed photo Robot-assisted surgeries are performed at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.
Intuitive Surgical in about 20 operations per month. “We have state-of-the-art technology right here in the community at the local hospital,” Adams said. “Sometimes that tends to get lost in Houston with arguably the world’s greatest medical center right down the way. The community doesn’t have to go far to receive the same level of detailed care.” The robot used at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital includes a base with four arms that is remotely controlled, with the machine responding to movements
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As a Heights resident, Dr. Harrison decided to open her own practice close to home. “This is my neighborhood, my stomping grounds and this is where my family is; I want to stay here and keep the medical landscape something that’s good and healthy around here.” Dr. Harrison is focused on local health as an adult primary care and internal medicine doctor. “My goals are to keep people healthy, but also to be here for them when they are sick. We try to make it as convenient as possible for patients.” Dr. Harrison’s motto of being friendly, convenient and compassionate is integrated into every aspect of her practice, including who she decides to hire onto her staff.
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