Menonita invests $20M to expand robotic surgery
Menonita Health System said it has invested $20 million to expand access to robotic surgery across Puerto Rico through the acquisition of six Da Vinci 5 surgical systems.
The investment places one Da Vinci 5 unit in each of Menonita’s hospitals, increasing the availability of minimally invasive robotic surgery and expanding advanced surgical options for patients. The Da Vinci 5 represents the latest generation of the robotic surgical platform.
Menonita Medical Center Cayey is the first facility in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to install the Da Vinci 5 system, according to the health system.
“The Da Vinci 5, the most advanced version of this technology, is now available at our Menonita Medical Center Cayey,” said Ricardo Hernández-Rivera, chief executive officer of Menonita Health System. “This addition represents a significant and strategic investment in our island’s health.”
Hernández-Rivera said the initiative is intended to improve patient care, not just modernize equipment.
“It is not only about incorporating cutting-edge technology, but about transforming the way we care for our patients, offering them safer, minimally invasive procedures with greater precision and better clinical outcomes,” he said.
The Da Vinci 5 system allows surgeons to perform complex procedures using minimally invasive techniques that can shorten hospital stays, reduce postoperative pain and recovery time, and lower the risk of complications. The platform also supports a broader range of advanced procedures, including oncological surgeries.
Menonita Health System said the technology improves surgical ergonomics, helping reduce fatigue during lengthy procedures, and supports more efficient operating room workflows and data management.
All procedures using the Da Vinci 5 systems will be performed by surgeons certified in their specialties, who receive ongoing training to maintain quality and safety standards, the health system said.
