Archbold Surgeon Hanisee Celebrates 1000th Robotic Surgery

Archbold general and bariatric surgeon Katie Hanisee, MD, FACS, FASMBS, recently celebrated her 1000^th da Vinci robotic surgery.

As a leader in cutting-edge medicine, Archbold launched its advanced robotic surgery program in 2011, and was the first hospital in the region to acquire the da Vinci Xi Surgical System in 2017.

Unlike open surgery, which often requires large incisions, the da Vinci robotic surgical system helps surgeons perform even the most complex operations through very small incisions, using computer technology and specially designed tools. As a result, patients benefit from faster healing and recovery, fewer complications, less discomfort, minimal scaring and shorter hospital stays.

Earlier this year, Archbold introduced the da Vinci 5, the most powerful and fully integrated da Vinci system available. Redesigned from the inside out, da Vinci 5 brings more than 150 design innovations and 10,000x the computing power to enable enhanced surgical senses, greater surgeon autonomy, more streamlined operating room workflow, and cutting-edge data analytics.

“Archbold’s commitment to being on the forefront of minimally invasive surgical procedures allows us to establish better outcomes and treatment options for patients in our community,” said Dr. Hanisee. “I’m proud to be a part of this program and to celebrate this milestone.”

Dr. Hanisee, who also leads Archbold’s Bariatric and Weight Management program, practices with general surgeons Geoff Deutsch, MD, FACS; Ed Hall, MD, FACS, CWS; Morgan Lane, MD; William Lee, MD; and Cianna Pender, MD, FACS at Archbold South Georgia Surgical Associates in Thomasville.