St. Agnes surgeon reaches 3,000 robotic surgeries milestone

Dr. Russell Martin, a general surgeon at St. Agnes Medical Center, has performed more than 3,000 robotic surgeries and has proctored other physicians in robotic techniques.

Dr. Russell Martin, a general surgeon at St. Agnes Medical Center in northeast Fresno, has performed more than 3,000 robotic surgical procedures. The hospital says he is its leading robotic surgeon and one of the higher-volume robotic surgeons on the West Coast. St. Agnes was the first hospital in the Central Valley to introduce robotic surgery and acquired a da Vinci 5 system in 2025. Martin specializes in minimally invasive surgery and has shared his experience by proctoring other physicians. Key details: - Dr. Martin has performed more than 3,000 robotic surgeries at St. Agnes Medical Center. - St. Agnes introduced robotic surgery in the Central Valley and added a da Vinci 5 system in 2025. - The hospital describes Martin as its leading robotic surgeon and among higher-volume surgeons on the West Coast. - Martin has proctored surgeons throughout the Central Valley, the state, and across the country. - The article reports that robotic surgery at St. Agnes helps manage high patient volumes and can support faster recovery for patients. Summary: The milestone reflects years of clinical work and the hospital’s ongoing use of advanced surgical technology. The article notes that Dr. Martin has helped train other physicians to use robotic systems, which the hospital says supports access and patient throughput. Undetermined at this time.