Baptist Health Care - About Robotic Surgery

The Technology

The da Vinci S HD Surgical System is an effective, minimally invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy. da Vinci consists of three main parts: the surgeon’s console, which includes a video screen, hand controls and foot pedals; the laparoscopic tower; and a separate bedside cart that is equipped with four arms, one is a camera and three are instruments. High definition cameras provide three-dimensional views of the surgical area plus magnified views for greater clarity.

The Surgery

da Vinci robotics provides surgeons with an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy, putting a surgeon’s hands at the controls of a state-of-the-art robotic platform. da Vinci enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through thimble-size incisions with unmatched precision. For the patient, benefits may include:

Significantly less pain
Less blood loss
Less scarring
Shorter recovery time
A faster return to normal daily activities
And in many cases, better clinical outcomes

da Vinci approach assists with the following surgeries:

Prostate Surgery – da Vinci Prostatectomy is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer. In fact, studies suggest that da Vinci Prostatectomy may be the most effective, least invasive prostate surgery performed today... learn more

Gynecologic Surgery – For complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures, robot-assisted surgery may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.

Heart Surgery – da Vinci mitral valve repair offers an alternative to conventional open heart surgery. This technology enables surgeons to operate with unparalleled precision and control through a few small incisions... learn more

Learn More

For additional information on the da Vinci S HD Surgical System visit www.intuitivesurgical.com

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