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# Next Gen Robotic-Assisted Surgery Now ‘Next Door’

Sutter Health becomes one of the first in California to bring the da Vinci 5 surgical robot to hospitals from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, expanding access.

March 31, 2025 by Craig Baize and Liz Madison

![Next Gen Robotic-Assisted Surgery Now ‘Next Door’](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/da-Vinci-5-surgical-robots-at-SMCS-894f00da.jpg?h=1134&iar=0&w=2016 "Next Gen Robotic-Assisted Surgery Now ‘Next Door’")

Robotic-assisted surgery was a modern medicine game-changer. But access was initially limited to larger cities. California-based Sutter Health remains ahead of the curve, embracing the latest robotic surgery enhancements and bringing more options to more communities than ever before.

![A mix of adults wearing business attire or surgical scrubs cut a red ceremonial ribbon in a hospital lobby with a surgical robot in the background.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/Ribbon-cutting-for-da-Vinci-5-surgical-robot-at-Sutter-Mills-Peninsula-Medical-Center-300x1-561e792c.jpg "Administrators and clinical team members cut a ceremonial ribbon for the new da Vinci 5 surgical robot at Sutter’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.")

Sutter Health was one of the first in California to implement the latest da Vinci 5 surgical robot. Surgical teams stretching from Santa Barbara to Sacramento have now been trained on and have access to the state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgical system.

The system represents a groundbreaking advancement in minimally invasive surgery. It features more than 150 design improvements for enhanced precision, better instrument handling and advanced 3D HD visualization. This technology supports procedures in general surgery, gynecology, urology, as well as those inside the chest. Minimally invasive surgery has been shown to help reduce recovery times, minimize scarring and improve patient outcomes with sustained benefits.

![Group of adults in business attire or surgical scrubs pose in hospital lobby with surgical robots](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/Surgery-staff-and-administrators-from-Sutter-Medical-Center-Sacramento-with-da-Vinci-5-robo-f0ed2145.jpg "Surgery staff and administrators from Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento with da Vinci 5 surgical systems.")

“You can get the best care in your neighborhood no matter where you are in California,” said Dr. Michael Beneke, medical director of robotic surgery at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento who also serves as a physician champion for the robotic surgery advisory group at Sutter Health. “Sutter’s robust system-level and local-level robotic surgery programs have been crafted to help ensure the highest quality and most efficient care possible for our communities. The collaboration between surgeons, the robust communications amongst team members and programs, and the sharing of detailed analyses supports high-quality outcomes.”

> **da Vinci Surgical Robots in the Sutter Health System**
> 
> -   Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center campuses in Berkeley and Oakland
> -   Sutter Delta Medical Center\* in Antioch
> -   Sutter’s Foothill Surgery Center in Santa Barbara
> -   Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
> -   Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
> -   Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center in Modesto
> -   Sutter’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame
> -   Sutter Roseville Medical Center
> -   Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
> 
> _\*scheduled to arrive summer 2025_

**Building on a Legacy of Innovation**

![Surgical staff in scrubs, masks and headgear pose with surgical robot](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/SMSCSC-Surgical-Team-with-dV5-300x169-4760bab3.jpg "Surgical team members from Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz pose with their da Vinci 5 surgical robot.")

The addition of the da Vinci 5 complements Sutter’s existing capabilities, including the widely used da Vinci Xi systems at several locations. By continually enhancing the technology and expanding access to advanced tools, Sutter equips its surgical teams to handle complex cases while providing the highest standard of care and safety.

![Surgical staff in scrubs and headgear pose with surgical robot](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/SMMC-Surgical-Team-with-dV5-300x169-20f58db9.jpg "Surgical teams from Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center surround the da Vinci 5 surgical system.")

“While technology is integral to healthcare advancements, using it should never be about technology for technology’s sake,” said Dr. Steve Hao, Sutter Health’s chief medical officer of service lines. “For us, it’s about helping our people better serve the people who’ve entrusted us with their care. It’s about improving the surgical experience for patients and empowering our teams to achieve even better outcomes with every procedure.”

![A group of adults in either business attire or surgical scrubs huddle around a surgical robot inside a hospital conference room](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/Sutter-Santa-Rosa-Regional-Hospital-teammates-with-da-Vinci-5-surgical-robot-300x169-4f02fcaf.jpg "Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital teammates stand alongside their da Vinci 5 surgical robot.")

**Philanthropy: Helping Improve Access** 

The generosity of Sutter Health’s philanthropic partners have contributed to these innovations. Over the past decade, individuals and families across Sutter’s footprint have given more than $11 million – gifts that have not just brought cutting-edge surgical tools to local hospitals, but also brought hope, healing and greater access to people in their own communities.

![Hospital surgical team members and healthcare administrators pose with surgical robot in a hospital lobby](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/SRMC-da-Vinci-5-e1744947465440-300x161-7f61aa20.jpeg "Surgery staff and administrators from Sutter Roseville Medical Center welcome their da Vinci 5 robot")

“Philanthropy is what transforms possibility into reality,” said Raya Elias-Petros, chief philanthropy officer at Sutter Health. “Because of the generosity of our donors, patients across California can receive some of the most advanced surgical care available – right in their own communities. Their belief in what’s possible is helping us reimagine the future of healthcare.”

## Minimally invasive and robotic surgery

Less invasive surgery can mean a faster recovery and quicker return to your life. If you're facing a procedure, our surgeons can offer robotic and minimally invasive options with smaller incisions and less pain.

[Learn more about Minimally invasive and robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery)

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