Dr. Sciubba used Augmedics’ xvision system, which allows him to see the patient’s anatomy through skin and tissue, during surgery, the health system said in a July 18 news release.
Dr. Sciubba’s case was completed at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Two weeks after the debut procedure, Ronit Gilad, MD, used the technology at Staten Island University Hospital.
Northwell also plans to roll out the technology at Lenox Hill Hospital and South Shore University Hospital.
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