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EMC's DA VINCI MILESTONES
da Vinci 1000
Laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Huy Dao, EMC’s Director of Bariatric Surgical Services, celebrated 1,000 surgeries on the da Vinci (Photo courtesy of EMC).

Emanuel Medical Center recently celebrated the latest of three significant milestones in robotic surgeries at the hospital. The robot, which is called the “da Vinci,” has transformed surgical treatment of these procedures with a minimally-invasive approach that allows for less blood loss during surgery, faster recovery times and, potentially, reducing the chance of nerve injury.

da Vinci 500 Greenbarg
Dr. James Greenbarg, who specializes in gall bladder, gall stones, hernias, robotic cholecystectomy and other surgeries, celebrated his 500th case two weeks ago (Photo courtesy of EMC).
da Vinci Wang
Dr. Zhong Wang, who has particular experience in cancer treatments and colorectal surgeries, celebrated his 500th robotic surgery (Photo courtesy of EMC).
Local almond growers brace for tariff war
almond on tree
Almond experts say the key for California to surviving a tariff war with China (or anyone else) will be continuing to pursue a range of export markets (Journal file photo).
California almond growers are used to dealing with swings in the weather and water supply.
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