With the addition of the da Vinci 5 system, we’re delivering the most advanced technology available to support our expert surgical teams and ensure our patients receive the highest level of care,” said Dr. Crystal Hayden, President and CEO of UNC Health Lenoir. “This investment helps us continue to elevate the quality of care close to home for the people we serve.”
“From a surgeon’s perspective, the da Vinci 5 offers enhanced precision, improved visualization, and better access to the surgical site, especially in more complex cases,” Dr. Allison explained. “For patients, this translates into smaller incisions, reduced pain, a lower risk of infection, and faster recovery times. It truly improves every stage of the surgical experience.”
As a community not-for-profit hospital, UNC Health Lenoir remains committed to providing exceptional care for eastern North Carolina. Dr. Hayden emphasized the importance of ensuring access to advanced surgical options locally.
“In the past, patients often had to travel to larger cities to receive advanced robotic surgery,” she said. “Unfortunately, not all patients and families are able to travel long distances for specialized care. Our mission is to remove that burden by offering innovative, high-quality care right here in Kinston and Lenoir County.”
