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The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati recently organized an educational session for high school students to learn about cutting-edge robotic surgical techniques. The event took place on April 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., on the sixth floor of the Joint & Spine Center.
Students from Turpin High School had the opportunity to observe and participate in demonstrations featuring the DaVinci robotic surgery system. The session included observing real surgeries and learning about advancements in robotic-assisted procedures at the hospital network.
Dr. Janice Rafferty, a board-certified colorectal surgeon specializing in cancer surgeries of the colon and rectum, led the demonstrations. Dr. Rafferty explained that the use of the Da Vinci robot in minimally invasive surgery significantly reduces patient recovery time. "Because of her expertise with minimally invasive surgery using the Da Vinci robot, the average length of stay for patients after surgery for colorectal cancer is less than three days, well below the national average of almost 10 days," Dr. Rafferty stated.
The Christ Hospital Health Network includes an acute care hospital in Mt. Auburn, a location in Liberty Township, eight outpatient centers, and numerous medical offices in the region. It employs over 1,300 physicians and 7,200 team members. The network has been distinguished by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the Cincinnati Region and is recognized on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025, reflecting its longstanding commitment to providing high-quality healthcare.
