Night of the Robots Hosted by Swedish Medical Center

Englewood, CO, September 11, 2019 --(PR.com)-- HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center invites the community to Night of the Robots, a unique event offering visitors the chance to explore clinical robotic surgical systems, meet the surgeons who use the robotic systems, and learn how these systems enhance precision, flexibility and control. The event will take place Thursday, September 12, from 4-7pm in the first floor neuro lobby at Swedish Medical Center.

“We’re excited to introduce this hands-on opportunity to the community,” said Tyler Hood, VP of operations at Swedish Medical Center, “Using robotic surgery, surgeons can perform delicate and complex procedures. We wanted to demonstrate how these robots can make minimally invasive surgery possible.”

· This unique event will happen on Thursday, September 12 from 4-7pm in the first floor neuro lobby at Swedish Medical Center, located at 501 E. Hampden Ave.

· The event is free and open to the public, and while registration is not required, you can learn more at SwedishHospital.com/robotnight.

· Free valet parking is available at the main entrance of the hospital.

The Surgical Robotics Institute at Swedish Medical Center is the fastest growing surgical robotic institute in the Rocky Mountain Region and houses four daVinci Xi® Surgical Systems, the latest in robotic-assisted surgical technology for many minimally invasive surgical procedures. The Institute is also home to the Mazor X™ Stealth Edition robotic guidance platform that combines robotic-assistance with 3D navigation for spinal procedures.

Innovative procedures available through the Surgical Robotic Institute at Swedish Medical Center include cardiovascular, general and specialized foregut, gynecology and gynecologic oncology, head and neck, spine, and urologic. To see why Swedish is the leader in minimally invasive technology, visit SwedishHospital.com/robotics.

About Swedish

Swedish Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare’s HealthONE, is located in the south metro Denver area where it has been a proud member of the community for more than 110 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, annually Swedish cares for more than 200,000 patients with a team of approximately 2,000 dedicated colleagues, 300 volunteers and 1,400 physicians. Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment, and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Swedish also serves as the region’s neurotrauma and orthopedic trauma provider and is the south metro Denver area’s only level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. More about the advanced technologies and treatments offered at Swedish Medical Center can be found at SwedishHospital.com.