Mega Doctor News By Claire Kowalick, UT Health San Antonio Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people with Type 2 diabetes and people with...

Mega Doctor News A pioneering innovation in the medical industry, robotic surgery has helped redefine the landscape of surgical procedures by combining robotic precision with a surgeon’s skill and expertise.  In March 2025, STHS Edinburg leaders and operating room staff celebrated Bob Saggi, MD, FACS, for completing 1,500 robotic procedures at the facility. By March 28, that number had climbed to 1,551. Meanwhile, Sandra Esquivel, MD, FACS who celebrated her 1,000th robotic procedure in May 2023, has now performed 1,648 robot-assisted surgeries at the facility as of March 28. The dedication shown by these two surgeons was a major contributor to another milestone, this one for the facility, as South Texas Health System® Edinburg was on pace to reach 4,000 robotic surgery cases in April...