Asensus Surgical Robot Enters Japanese Hospital

Asensus Surgical medical device company that is digitizing the interface between surgeons and patients announced that at the end of December 2023, Nagoya University Hospital in Japan has agreed to lease and utilize the Senhance Surgical System in their Pediatric Surgery Department. This is the first pediatric installation in Japan and the fourth global installation for 2024. 
 
“The Senhance System is specifically equipped to meet the demands of pediatric surgery, and we are excited to work with Nagoya University Hospital,” Asensus president and CEO, Anthony Fernando told the press. 
 
Nagoya University Hospital is one of Japan’s leading medical institutions, containing 35 departments and 32 central medical facilities, accepting 500,000 outpatients annually. 
 
“With its specialized instrumentation and advanced clinical intelligence, the system offers a unique advantage for pediatric patients, reducing invasiveness and increasing precision in a way that sets us apart,” Fernando added. “Our experience in Europe and the United States has sown success in various pediatric procedures, and we’re eager to extend these benefits in Japan.”
 
Dr. Hiroo Uchida at the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Nagoya University Hospital said, “The Senhance System provides a valuable solution for pediatric surgery. Designed with smaller patients in mind, the reusable 3mm instruments offer a distinct advantage. Having our experience in laparoscopic surgery, we find the system very adaptable, such as instinctive camera control and haptic feedback with crucial safety features. In addition, we believe the system offers economic value. This represents a significant step forward aligning with our goal of providing the best care for our young patients.”
 
Nagoya University Hospital was established in 1871 and in 2019 became the first national university hospital to obtain certification from the Joint Commission International (JCI) and was renewed in March of 2022 after re-examination.  
 
Asensus Surgical aims to pioneer a new era of Performance-Guided Surgery through the digitizing the interface between surgeon and patient. The company is developing the LUNA Surgical System based on the foundations of Digital Laparoscopy and the Senhance Surgical System. LUNA is a next generation robotic and instrument system which serves as a foundation of its Digital Surgery Solution, which will be powered by the Intelligent Surgical Unit to increase surgeon control and reduce surgical variability.