Robotically-assisted surgical technology expands capabilities

Army Surgeon Maj. (Dr.) Morgan Barron, a general surgeon at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital recently spoke about his experience performing robotically-assisted surgery at military treatment facilities within the Military Health System. Barron began using robotically-assisted surgery more than 10 years ago during his general surgery residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Now he is working to bring the capability to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. U.S. Army photo Maria Yager.