Memic Innovative Surgery has completed the first US patient procedures with its Hominis system for robotic-assisted transvaginal hysterectomy.
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial successfully completed the first US patient procedures using Hominis.
Hominis is the only FDA-authorized surgical robot that features miniature humanoid-shaped arms, with shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints that provide high dexterity and unprecedented articulation.
Dr Ricardo E Estape, a practicing gynaecologic oncologist at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and director of HCA Healthcare’s Institute for Gynecologic Oncology, said Hominis provides significant benefits to surgeons and patients.
Memic designed the system to replicate the motions and capabilities of a surgeon’s arms, requiring a smaller footprint with lower costs than conventional robotic systems. It received de novo marketing authorization from the FDA in February 2021.
Dr Moises Lichtinger, gynaecologist at University of Miami Health System and The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial, said the new system leverages the transvaginal approach that offers less pain, lower infection rates, faster recovery and virtually no visible scarring.
Memic President and CEO Dvir Cohen said: “Hominis is well-positioned as a disruptive technology that will transform the way surgeons perform minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures.
“We look forward to its continued use in the South Florida region and widespread adoption as we work to expand across the US and worldwide.”
