HCA Florida Northwest Hospital acquired Anovo for use in transvaginal benign gynecological procedures including hysterectomies.
The system represents the first and only FDA-authorized surgical robot with shoulder, elbow and wrist joints, Momentis said. Momentis — formerly Memic Innovative Surgery — designed Anovo (formerly Hominis) to mimic human arms. This allows it to provide human-level dexterity, the company said. (Read about 16 surgical robotics companies you need to know.)
“It is essential for surgeons to use the most advanced tools and technologies to ensure we deliver optimal care to our patients, and this system presents several advantages compared to other available robotic technologies,” said Dr. Daniel Gomez, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and assistant program director of th…