Submitted by St. Dominic Health
Staff at St. Dominic Hospital test the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical system, designed to make surgery less invasive and recovery easier, with tools that improve precision, vision, and control.
Precision. Comfort. Confidence. These are words patients may associate with surgical care at St. Dominic Health as the hospital welcomes the arrival of the most advanced robotic-assisted platform available today — the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system.
Long known for its commitment to compassionate care, St. Dominic Health is taking another bold step forward by introducing a system designed to make surgery less invasive and recovery easier — all while empowering surgeons with tools that improve precision, vision, and control.
The da Vinci 5® was designed with patients at the center. “The system simplifies setup and allows us to manage more functions independently from the console, which can help reduce overall procedure time and improve operating room efficiency,” said Dr. Paul Seago, a gynecology and oncology surgeon and chief clinical officer at St. Dominic Health.
“Plus, we now have the capability to consult in real time with colleagues in other locations during a procedure — bringing broader expertise into the operating room when needed.”
The da Vinci 5® represents a leap in surgical innovation. With more than 150 design improvements and 10,000 times the computing power of its predecessor, it offers a future-ready platform that’s already reshaping what’s possible in minimally invasive surgery. Among its features is Force Feedback — technology that allows the surgeon to feel the pressure being applied to tissue, translating to gentler, more careful movements during procedures.
The team at St. Dominic Health is actively preparing to begin robotic-assisted procedures with da Vinci 5® later this year. For patients, this means greater access to advanced surgical technology — without leaving Mississippi.
Jeremy Tinnerello, Jackson market president, says, “We’re not just investing in technology — we’re investing in better outcomes, more options, and more compassionate care for our community. The da Vinci 5® is expected to help reduce complications, minimize scarring, and shorten recovery times for patients.”
For the surgeons behind the technology, the benefits are clear. This system is designed to support better outcomes.
“The enhanced console is more comfortable and customizable, which can improve focus and reduce fatigue during long or complex surgeries. We also benefit from truer colors and higher resolution imagery, which supports better decision-making and potentially better results,” shared Dr. Jenetta Thompson, a general surgeon at St. Dominic Health.
With its focus on innovation, integration, and patient-centered care, the da Vinci 5® represents more than just a new machine — it’s the beginning of a new era in surgery at St. Dominic’s. And with it, patients can move forward in their health journeys feeling secure, supported, and expecting excellence.