Signature Healthcare
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is pleased to offer its patients the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical technology available on the South Shore, the da Vinci 5 Surgical System. This next-generation system expands what’s possible in minimally invasive surgery, equipping our surgeons with enhanced precision and control so our patients can have less pain, shorter hospital stays, and a faster, more comfortable return to everyday life. Currently, our talented surgeons are using robotic-assisted techniques for urological, general, and thoracic surgeries.
With the da Vinci 5 surgical system, patients don’t need to travel far for leading-edge surgical care. Brockton Hospital has the most advanced system on the South Shore of Boston. This innovative technology supports minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties, providing surgeons with:
Research has found that patients benefit from robotic surgery in many ways, including:
This technology allows our physicians to perform procedures with exceptional control, while keeping the focus where it belongs: on patient safety, outcomes, and comfort.
The da Vinci 5 system is used by Signature Healthcare surgeons across several service lines, including:
| Specialty | Robotic Surgery Offerings |
|---|---|
| General Surgery | Hernias, gallbladder |
| Thoracic Surgery | Lung resections, Sympathectomies, Diaphragm, Mediastinal and Esophageal Surgery |
| Urology | Prostate cancer |
Robotic-assisted surgery at Signature Healthcare is led by experienced physicians specially trained in robotic techniques. Each surgeon brings deep expertise within their specialty, paired with the most advanced surgical technology available. Our expert surgeons performing robotic-assisted surgery today include:
Matthew Ingham, MD, Urologic Surgery
Steven Milman, MD, Thoracic Surgery
John Mitko, MD, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery
Brandon Tari, MD, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery
Every procedure is about more than technology; it’s about people.
At 72, Michael leads an active lifestyle that includes working at a local golf course, traveling with his wife, hiking, and spending winters in Arizona. When a hernia began interfering with his daily routine and forced him to step away from the golf course, he turned to Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital for care.
Michael underwent robotic-assisted hernia surgery with Dr. John Mitko, becoming the Hospital’s first robotic surgery patient. The minimally invasive approach allowed for enhanced precision and a more secure repair, supporting a smoother recovery and quicker return to everyday activities.
“The precision made all the difference,” Michael shared.
Today, Michael is back to his normal routine and preparing to return to golf and traveling just weeks after surgery, an outcome made possible through advanced robotic technology and compassionate, expert care.
Take a peek inside a robotic-assisted surgical suite with our da Vinci 5 system and the teams who use it every day to deliver advanced care.
