Benefits to Surgeons
For surgeons, robotic-assisted surgery can provide:
da Vinci Surgical System
Several surgeons at The Christ Hospital perform robotic-assisted surgery with the use of the da Vinci Surgical System. It is important to know that surgery with the da Vinci does NOT place a robot at the controls. The system cannot be programmed, nor can it make decisions on its own. Rather, the surgeon controls every aspect of the surgery with the assistance of the da Vinci.
Components/Features
With the da Vinci, small 1-2 centimeter incisions are used to introduce very small instruments and a high-definition 3D camera. The da Vinci Surgical System consists of a surgeon's console, a patient cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and patented Endowrist instruments. At the surgeon's console, the surgeon operates while seated comfortably, viewing a highly magnified 3D image of the body's interior. To operate, the surgeon uses master controls that work like forceps. As the surgeon uses the controls, the da Vinci responds to the surgeon's input in real time, translating his or her hand, wrist and finger movements into precise movements of very small instruments at the patient-side cart. The surgeon introduces these instruments into the body through a series of dime-sized incisions. A broad range of instrument types are available to help the surgeon perform specialized surgical tasks with precision and control.
Gynecologic Surgeries
At The Christ Hospital, the da Vinci is used to treat a wide range of gynecologic conditions. In fact, The Christ Hospital performs more robotic-assisted gynecologic surgeries than any other hospital in the area. Such treatments include:
