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The da Vinci Surgical System
Just as the personal computer changed the way everyday business tasks are done, the da Vinci Surgical System is changing the way surgeons operate.
Through the use of the da Vinci system, surgeons are now able to offer a minimally invasive option for complex surgical procedures. Surgery is performed through 1- to 2- centimeter incisions, even within areas that are difficult to reach with conventional laparoscopy.
The robot’s every move is controlled by a surgeon. Instead of standing over the patient, the surgeon sits at a console in the operating room and looks at a large monitor. This gives the surgeon a few major advantages. First, the operating area can be magnified up to ten times. Second, the image is 3D, providing an incredibly accurate field of vision.
While seated at the console, the surgeon’s fingers grasp the master controls. Surgical instruments attached to robotic arms translate the surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements into precise, real-time movements.
The small, precise instruments allow delicate cutting and stitching not possible through other minimally invasive techniques. Increasing the precision, the robot automatically removes the natural tremor of the surgeon and improves the doctors’ control.
Watch a video that shows how the da Vinci Surgical System works.
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