TMH Touts 15,000 Robotic Surgeries; Outcome Data Lacking | The Locally Times
TMH's Feb. 25 announcement celebrating 15,000 procedures omits patient outcome statistics and financial details for its da Vinci program.
## TMH Celebrates Procedural Milestone Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare announced on February 25, 2026, that it has completed 15,000 robotic-assisted surgeries. The hospital's robotic surgery program began over a decade ago, though the announcement does not specify a start year. Since its introduction, the use of this technology has expanded to include general surgery, gynecology, urology, and cardiothoracic surgery. The document notes that TMH held a celebration to recognize the surgical teams and staff involved in reaching the 15,000-procedure mark. The document lists less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times as primary advantages. The announcement attributes the milestone to the hospital's commitment to innovation. It references general surgeon Joey Jarrardthe Robotic Steering Committee, and Logan Van Wagenen, Vice President of Operations, who connected the achievement to the hospital's focus on making advanced surgical technology available to patients in the region. ## Outcome and Financial Data Not Provided While the TMH announcement celebrates the volume of robotic surgeries, it does not include data to substantiate the claimed patient benefits. The public statement provides no comparative statistics on complication rates, average hospital stays, or recovery times for robotic procedures versus traditional surgeries at the facility. Records detailing specific patient outcomes for the 15,000 surgeries are not included in the announcement. Furthermore, the hospital’s statement does not provide financial details about the robotic surgery program. The announcement does not quantify the total financial investment in acquiring and maintaining the da Vinci Surgical Systems. The document also does not specify how the costs of these procedures compare to traditional methods for patients or insurers, nor does it detail the criteria for patient selection for robotic-assisted surgery.