Help us name Carson Tahoe's new surgical sidekick! Help Us Name Carson Tahoe’s New Surgical Sidekick! Carson Tahoe’s new surgical robot is here.
What should we call it?
Click Here to Enter the Contest
Contest Dates: Saturday, April 26 - Thursday, May 8
Who can enter? Open to anyone 18 and under in the Carson Tahoe region.
What will you win? An ipad Pro, generously donated by CDW
We will reveal the winning name at the robotics Showcase on May 20!
The da Vinci surgical robot is a high-tech assistant that helps surgeons perform very precise and minimally invasive surgeries. It doesn’t think or act on its own—instead, it’s controlled entirely by a highly trained surgeon who guides its every move.Using tiny instruments and a high-definition 3D camera, the da Vinci system allows doctors to:
It’s kind of like a superhero toolbelt for surgeons—giving them better vision, control, and access than ever before. And now, Carson Tahoe Health has one of its own to help care for our community!
Discover the future of innovation at our Robotics Showcase, where you can explore the thrilling world of STEM through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and a chance to "test drive" the state-of-the-art da Vinci Robot. This engaging event is your gateway to unlocking the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math while inspiring the next generation of innovators!
Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
Who Should Join? Everyone! This is a family-friendly event open to all ages
The latest generation of robotic surgery technology, the da Vinci Xi, is available to patients at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Since debuting the da Vinci Xi Surgical System in November 2017, Carson Tahoe’s expert surgeons have performed thousands of robotic-assisted surgeries. Building upon the significant success in the implementation of this new technology for gynecological procedures, Carson Tahoe has expanded to offer general robotic surgeries and urological procedures.
Designed with the latest robotic, computer, and optical innovations, the da Vinci Xi features:
With these remarkable capabilities, patients benefit from: