Health system has the largest fleet of da Vinci robots in Memphis and was the first to be named a Robotic Center of Excellence

April 6, 2026: Memphis/Bartlett, TN: It’s National Robotics Week (April 4 through April 11, 2026), and Saint Francis Healthcare is proud to be a regional leader in robotic-assisted surgery.  National Robotics Week highlights the growing importance of robotics in a wide variety of application areas and emphasizes its ability to inspire technology education. Through engagement with industry leaders, emerging technologies, and practical applications, National Robotics Week highlights how robotics drives innovation, economic growth, and technological advancement across society. Robotics is positioned to fuel a broad array of next-generation products and applications in fields as diverse as manufacturing, healthcare, national defense and security, agriculture and transportation.

Saint Francis Healthcare features the largest group of da Vinci robots in the city of Memphis. With the first Tennessee hospital named a Robotic Center of Excellence, we offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures for gynecology, urology, oncology, and hernia repair, along with Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery for joints and Mazor X stealth technology for spine surgeries.

Saint Francis Healthcare offers da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery at both of its campuses. In addition, Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis is the first hospital in the Memphis area to offer Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery for hip and knee replacements.

Our suite of robotics offerings includes:

da Vinci® Robotic Assisted Surgery

da Vinci® robotic assisted surgery is minimally invasive and helps your surgeon perform complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with improved precision.

With da Vinci®, surgeons use a control panel to perform the procedure with robotic arms, so da Vinci® is human directed. It cannot be programmed or make decisions on its own.

da Vinci® may be performed for the following purposes:

• Colorectal
• Gallbladder
• Gynecology
• Hysterectomy
• Hernia repair
• Oncology
• Prostate
• Urology
• Uterine fibroid

Globus Excelsius™

The Globus ExcelsiusGPS™ procedure is a type of minimally invasive spine surgery that uses a robotic arm with GPS-like navigation to help surgeons place implants in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine. Before surgery, imaging scans are taken and loaded into the system to plan the exact placement of implants based on the patient’s anatomy. During the procedure, the robotic arm follows this plan while the surgeon operates, with live images displayed on a monitor for continuous guidance.

Mako Robotic Arm Surgery

The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery is a technique used for partial or total knee replacement in adults with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis and in some cases for hip replacement. It combines a CT scan-based surgical plan with a robotic arm system controlled entirely by the surgeon. The CT scan helps create a detailed 3D model of the joint, which guides the surgeon in planning implant placement tailored to the patient’s anatomy.

Mazor X Stealth™

The Mazor X Stealth™ Edition is a robotic-assisted system used in certain spine surgeries, such as those for scoliosis, herniated discs and other spinal conditions. It combines detailed imaging with robotic guidance to help the surgeon plan and perform the procedure using small incisions instead of the larger cuts often used in traditional surgery. The system creates a 3D model from medical images, allowing the surgeon to see the surgical site clearly and track surgical tools in real time.

O-arm®

The O-arm® Multidimensional Imaging System is an advanced imaging tool used during certain spine surgeries. It combines CT scan technology with real-time navigation to provide surgeons with clear, three-dimensional images before, during and after a procedure. When paired with the StealthStation® Navigation system, it works like a GPS, showing the exact position of surgical instruments and implants throughout the surgery.

Aquablation

Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive surgical option for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine stream and difficulty emptying the bladder. Using a combination of real-time ultrasound imaging and a robotic waterjet system, the surgeon creates a personalized treatment plan to remove excess prostate tissue without the use of heat, which may help preserve certain urinary and sexual functions.

ION Robotic Bronchoscopy

The Ion bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical system which uses an ultra-thin maneuverable catheter (tube) to better navigate deeper into lung tissue than traditional lung biopsies.

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About Saint Francis Healthcare:

Saint Francis Healthcare brings together two hospitals, a broad physician network and a dedicated surgical group to support the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community.  Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis and Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services close to home, while Saint Francis Medical Partners connects patients with physicians across many specialties and locations.

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is the first and only full-service healthcare facility in Bartlett, Tennessee. The 196-bed, accredited hospital offers a Women’s Center, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), an intensive care unit, and a 24-hour emergency room. Serving Northeast Shelby County and the surrounding areas, the hospital brings together a team of healthcare professionals across many specialties to provide inpatient and outpatient services close to home.

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 519-bed, all-private room facility located on a 42-acre campus at 5959 Park Avenue. The campus includes two medical office buildings and the University of Tennessee/Saint Francis Family Practice Residency Building, offering convenient access to both hospital and outpatient care. Services include programs such as joint replacement and weight loss surgery, as well as the region’s first Chest Pain Emergency Center with a dedicated heart team. Patients have access to a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services in one central location.