Why Choose Baptist Health's Center for Robotic Heart & Vascular Surgery
When it comes to robotic heart and vascular surgery, experience and innovation matter. At Baptist Health’s Center for Robotic Heart & Vascular Surgery, we bring both, at a scale few others can match. Our team has performed more than 1,000 robotic heart procedures, making us one of the highest-volume programs in Florida.
You’ll receive care from fellowship-trained, internationally recognized surgeons, many of whom have launched robotic programs around the world and continue to train peers in emerging techniques. We use state-of-the-art robotic systems to perform minimally invasive procedures that result in smaller incisions, less pain, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries.
With over 20 surgical robots across three Baptist Health locations and a Center of Excellence designation from the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, we deliver expert care backed by national recognition. Most importantly, we treat every patient like family—with compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional outcomes.
Our Approach
At Baptist Health, we combine surgical precision, advanced technology, and compassionate care to deliver outstanding outcomes in robotic heart and vascular surgery. Our team includes surgeons who have performed thousands of robotic procedures, established programs internationally, and trained others in cutting-edge techniques.
We are home to one of the largest robotic platforms in the country and have earned a Center of Excellence designation from the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association. Every aspect of our program is built around safety, efficiency, and recovery—so you can return to the life you love, sooner and with greater confidence.
By the Numbers: Robotic Heart Surgery
Patients undergoing robotic-assisted cardiac surgery typically experience hospital stays that are 2-4 days shorter than those who have open-heart surgery.
Robotic heart surgery is associated with up to 80% less blood loss compared to traditional open procedures, reducing the need for transfusions.
Over 100,000 robotic-assisted cardiac and vascular procedures have been performed in the U.S. since the early 2000s, with use increasing annually.
Most patients return to normal activities within 2–3 weeks after robotic heart surgery, compared to 6–8 weeks for conventional surgery.
Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Robotic Heart Surgery
Baptist Health South Miami Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a global leader in recognizing and advancing surgical quality and safety. This prestigious designation reflects our commitment to exceptional patient outcomes through the latest in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted techniques for heart surgery. The COERS certification highlights Baptist Health’s success in meeting rigorous standards in safety, efficacy and efficiency. Patients can trust they are receiving high-quality care that is advanced, compassionate and tailored to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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No. In robotic-assisted heart surgery, the surgeon is in full control of the procedure at all times.
At Baptist Health’s Center for Robotic Heart & Vascular Surgery, experienced surgeons use a robotic system to enhance precision. The surgeon makes small incisions between the ribs and inserts a camera and specialized instruments. These tools are controlled by the surgeon from a computer console.
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Robotic heart surgery is a minimally invasive approach that avoids opening the chest through the breastbone.
This approach may result in less pain, a faster recovery and a lower risk of complications such as bleeding and infection compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
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Each patient is evaluated individually to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
Your care team considers the type and severity of your heart condition, your overall health and your surgical history. The goal is to recommend the safest and most effective option, which may include robotic surgery or, in some cases, open-heart surgery.
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All heart surgeries carry some level of risk.
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, irregular heart rhythms and, in rare cases, death. In general, minimally invasive and robotic procedures are associated with lower risk compared to open procedures. Your care team takes every precaution to help ensure your safety.
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In some cases, it may be necessary to convert a robotic procedure to open-heart surgery.
This decision is made if your surgeon determines that an open approach is safer or if complications arise during the procedure. This step is taken only when it is in your best interest.
Our Locations
Cardiac Surgery | Kendall (600W)
Cardiothoracic Surgery | Boca Raton (Cooperman Pavilion)
Interventional Radiology l Kendall (504W)
Pioneering The Cures Of Tomorrow
Our researchers play a vital role in helping us better understand heart and vascular disease. They participate in a wide variety of clinical trials dedicated to improving treatments that will ultimately lead to better patient outcomes. Learn more about their work and what it means to be involved in a clinical trial.
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