First robotic-assisted surgeries at NNRH a success!
July 24, 2026
Elko, NV -- Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital announced today that the first three robotic-assisted surgeries ever performed in Elko County were completed on Wednesday, July 22nd. General Surgeon Mark DeMar, MD, FACS, led a team of nurses, scrub techs and support staff to successfully complete three procedures using the hospital’s new da Vinci Xi Surgical System. The photo above was taken shortly after the third surgery was completed and the team had scrubbed out. Pictured from left: Annette Hokanson, Kirk Lott, Teresa Nielsen, Janet Sturtz, Feliyah Reeves and Dr. Mark DeMar.
Congratulations to the NNRH Surgical Services Department on achieving this milestone, a true first for our community. We are very grateful for the many hours the surgery team has put into training and preparing for this day. Well done!
Community members are invited to vote on a name for the new robot, and may do so here.