New Robotic Surgical System Offers More Power and Control

The surgical team at Adventist Health Bakersfield made history on June 17, 2025, becoming the first in Kern, Tulare, and Kings counties to utilize the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system.

The highly advanced technology — with ten thousand times more power than the previous da Vinci Xi — was used to perform hernia surgery.

Equipped with a realistic 3D imaging system and flexible robotic arms, the da Vinci 5 allowed John Garcia, MD, to have more control during the surgery.

“With this new machine… everything now is integrated so I can continuously view what I need to see in the operative view,” said Dr. Garcia

The da Vinci 5 enables minimally invasive procedures with precise incisions, allowing patients to recover faster and experience less pain. In addition to general surgery, the da Vinci 5 can be used for specialties, including gynecology, thoracic, and urology.