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October 15, 2026

Memorial Health investing $375K in robotic surgical tech

 

From Gazette staff reports

Memorial Health is upgrading its robotic surgical technology with a $375,000 investment aimed at improving treatment options for men suffering from enlarged prostates.

The Memorial Health Board of Trustees recently approved the purchase of a HYDROS Robotic System by Procept BioRobotics, which is expected to arrive later this year.

The new equipment will replace the hospital’s current Aquablation system, purchased in 2024, and provide additional capabilities for minimally invasive urological procedures.

The HYDROS system is designed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, a condition that affects millions…

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