CSS performs fourth robotic prostate surgery in Chiriquí, expands hemodialysis services

Specialists at Panama's Social Security Fund (CSS) in Chiriquí have successfully conducted their fourth robotic-assisted prostate surgery at the Hospital Regional Rafael Hernández. This milestone marks a significant step in integrating advanced robotic technology into the western region's healthcare services.

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During a visit to the province, CSS Director General Dino Mon reviewed the progress of the robotic surgery program and the launch of new hemodialysis units. These expansions are designed to bolster care for patients suffering from kidney disease, reducing the need for them to travel to Panama City for treatment.

The implementation of robotic surgery in Chiriquí is part of a phased, tutored process expected to last between 90 and 120 days. Specialists will continue to provide periodic support and training to local teams. The CSS is also exploring the use of tele-surgery tools to enable remote assistance from specialists in Panama City, further enhancing procedural safety and effectiveness.

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The implementation of the robotic surgery program in Chiriquí will be developed through a tutored process that could extend between 90 and 120 days.

In addition to surgical advancements, the CSS is expanding its hemodialysis services. A new unit is set to open soon at the Policlínica Rodrigo Hidalgo. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the national renal care network. The CSS is currently serving 358 more hemodialysis patients than initially contracted and is implementing preventative strategies, including new medications for diabetes and hypertension, to combat the progression of kidney disease.

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these expansions are part of a strategy to strengthen the renal care network in different regions of the country and reduce the need for patients to travel to Panama City to receive treatment.