da Vinci® Surgical System

The da Vinci Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical, Inc., provides patients with new, minimally invasive surgical procedure that offers significant advantages over traditional "open" surgeries.  These robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures - available to treat conditions as diverse as heart disease,  prostate cancer and gynecological conditions - can benefit patients with less pain, discomfort, blood loss and a quicker return to normal activities.

Surgical Benefits

For surgeons, the da Vinci Surgical System enhances surgical capabilities, providing superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort. As a result of these capabilities, surgeons can now perform complex surgery using tiny (1-2 cm) incisions.

For most patients, robotic-assisted surgery offers substantial benefits, including:

• Shorter hospital stays
• Less pain
• Smaller incisions and less scarring
• Less risk of infection
• Less blood loss and fewer transfusions
• Faster recovery
• Quicker return to everyday activities

Advanced Technology

The da Vinci Surgical System consists of an ergonomically designed surgeon's console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and proprietary EndoWrist® Instruments. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology, the surgeon's hand movements are scaled, filtered and seamlessly translated into precise movements of the EndoWrist Instruments.

It is important to note that the da Vinci System is totally controlled by the surgeon and cannot make decisions on its own. Every surgical maneuver is performed with direct input from the surgeon.

The da Vinci System has been successfully used in tens of thousands of minimally invasive procedures worldwide.

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