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A state-of-the-art surgical robot and a new building offering the latest in patient care are the most recent additions to The Miriam Hospital.
The new Victor and Gussie Baxt Building is home to a surgical robot that’s the latest in surgical treatment for patients with prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men. This minimally invasive technique removes the cancerous tumor—a procedure known as a prostatectomy—with more precision, less pain and a lower risk of side effects such as incontinence and impotence.
The robot enables surgeons to perform prostate surgery through five keyhole openings rather than one large incision, as is done with open surgery. The result is a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
More than 70 robotic-assisted prostatectomies have been performed at The Miriam to date, and plans are underway to extend robotic surgery to include gastrointestinal and cardiac surgery.
Also housed in the new Baxt Building is a surgical suite with 10 new operating rooms, each equipped with state-of-the-art technology and custom designed for specialized surgeries. A 25,000-square-foot radiology suite, which offers the latest diagnostic imaging and interventional technologies, is another new addition.
 Garnering much attention is the new patient care unit with 36 private patient rooms. In a design that comfortably and efficiently accommodates patients, caregivers and families, each room includes a private bathroom and sleep sofa. The building also has a new colorful, bistro-style cafeteria, and gift and coffee shops.
The building was named after Victor and Gussie Baxt, long-time friends and supporters of The Miriam Hospital. The doors officially opened for patient care on June 11.
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