da Vinci Robotic Surgery
What is the da Vinci Robotic System?
The da Vinci® robotic surgical system offers a minimally invasive alternative option to traditional open and laparoscopic surgery. Traditional open surgery uses a large incision and may have complications such as pain, damage to the surrounding organs and nerves, and requires a long recovery period. In contrast, the da Vinci® robotic system is the most effective and least invasive technique which ensures faster recovery with minimal pain and also reduces the risks associated with traditional open surgery.
The da Vinci® surgical system consists of a surgeon’s console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system (3D camera) and miniaturized EndoWrist surgical instruments.
The procedure of da Vinci Robotic System Surgery
While performing the surgical procedure, your surgeon will be seated at the da Vinci® console and can view a magnified, high-resolution 3D image of the area to be operated. To access the surgical site, your surgeon introduces miniaturized EndoWrist instruments through a few tiny incisions. These instruments help your surgeon perform the procedure with precision and control. Your surgeon uses master controls that function similarly to forceps and in turn da Vinci® responds by immediate translation of the surgeon’s directions into precise movements of miniaturized instruments.
Robotic surgery has become a treatment option in numerous general surgical procedures including bariatric surgery.
The da Vinci® robotic system offers several advantages over traditional surgery including less pain, low risk of wound infection, fewer complications, and less scarring, less blood loss, short hospital stay, and faster recovery.
The da Vinci® Robot System is considered safe and effective, but may not be appropriate for everyone. It is contraindicated in patients with bleeding disorders, history of previous surgery, pregnancy, and cardiopulmonary diseases. Always discuss with your doctor about all treatment options suitable for you, as well as the benefits and risks.
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