First Robotic Surgery Performed at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
April 3, 2025, Cherry Hill, NJ — The first robotic surgery took place at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital on April 2nd. Roy Sandau, DO, Chief of Surgery at Jefferson Health in New Jersey, performed the milestone procedure, a cholecystectomy — surgical removal of the gallbladder — on a South Jersey patient, using the da Vinci Xi surgical system. A daVinci surgical robot is now available at all three Jefferson hospital locations – Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township – as well as the outpatient Surgery Center in Washington Township.
The state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi is used for a variety of procedures, including gynecologic, urologic, and general surgery. The da Vinci robot’s four “arms” offer greater flexibility than the human hand, while a high-definition 3D camera enhances visibility. The surgeon operates the system via hand and foot controls at a console. Benefits of robotic surgery include precision, quicker recovery, and less pain. Photo Caption: Dr. Sandau (third from right) is shown with members of the Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital surgical services team.