The da
Vinci Surgical System is a computer-enhanced minimally invasive
surgical system consisting of three components, the InSite™
Vision System, Surgical Cart and Surgeon Console. The InSite
Vision System provides the surgeon a true minimally invasive 3-D
view of the surgical field including depth of field,
magnification and high resolution. The Surgical Cart includes
the EndoWrist™ Instruments and three robotic arms whereby
the laparoscope and two EndoWrist Instruments are
inserted. The EndoWrist Instruments are designed to mimic
the movement of the human hands, wrists and fingers. The
extensive range of motion allows precision that is not available
in standard minimally invasive procedures. The Surgeon Console
contains the master controls that the surgeon uses to manipulate
the EndoWrist instruments. The handles or "Masters"
translate the surgeon’s natural hand and wrist movements into
corresponding, precise and scaled movements.
The da Vinci®
System enhances surgical capabilities by enabling the
performance of complex surgeries through tiny surgical openings.
The System cannot be programmed nor can it make decisions on its
own. The da Vinci®
System requires that every surgical mauveuver be performed with
direct input from your surgeon.
The da Vinci®
Surgical System has been successfully used in thousands of
prostate cancer procedures world-wide.
