DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

It’s a procedure done in the most sophisticated hospitals around the world. A robotic gastrectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes part or all of the stomach using a robotic arm. The operation is carried out to treat stomach cancer.

The Homs of Santiago and its Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (Meta Integra) announced the carrying out of a successful total gastrectomy operation describing it as a significant milestone in the nation’s medical history and an accomplishment that underscores the hospital’s commitment to innovation and advanced technology in healthcare.

The operation was performed on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 by a team of physicians head by Dr. Hector Sanchez Navarro, deputy director of the Homs and chief of robotic surgery at the hospital. He was accompanied by Dr. David Rodriguez, oncological surgeon and Dr. James Hamilton...