Samaritan Enhances Breast Surgery Precision with EnVisio® Navigation System
Published on: August 11, 2025
WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan is proud to announce the integration of the EnVisio® Surgical Navigation System into its breast surgery program at Women’s Wellness and Breast Care. This state-of-the-art technology provides real-time, image-guided navigation, allowing surgeons to perform breast-conserving procedures with greater precision and confidence.
The EnVisio system, by Elucent, acts like a GPS for surgeons. It allows them to locate and remove breast lesions with pinpoint accuracy, often through smaller incisions and with less disruption to surrounding healthy tissue.
“This technology represents a significant advancement in breast surgery,” said Michael Peyser, MD, Breast Surgeon. “We are one of the first hospitals in Central NY and the North Country to utilize the EnVisio system which makes breast surgery more precise and efficient. The technology provides 3-D surgical awareness and uses real-time data on the location of the cancer to be removed.”
The addition of EnVisio to Samaritan’s surgical suite brings several patient benefits:
- Greater accuracy in locating tumors and abnormalities
- Smaller incisions, leading to faster healing and better cosmetic outcomes
- Improved surgical confidence, especially in complex or non-palpable cases
- Streamlined coordination with radiology and pathology teams
“We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation in breast care,” said Dr. Mario Victoria, Vice President for Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer. “EnVisio is part of our investment in providing patients with the safest, most advanced surgical options available.”
This cutting-edge technology supports the hospital’s broader mission to deliver comprehensive breast care through a collaborative team approach that includes breast surgery and genetics, radiology, medical and radiation oncology, and plastic surgery—ensuring patients receive seamless, compassionate, and state-of-the-art care.
For more information about breast surgery and treatment options at Women’s Wellness and Breast Care, visit samaritanhealth.com/breast-care.
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