Minimally Invasive Surgery
da Vinci Robotic Surgery

Surgeons can perform complex surgical procedures with more precision and minimal invasion by using da Vinci Robotic Surgery. Unlike conventional surgery methods, da Vinci Robotic Surgery offers the surgeon a suite of tools and technology to standardize procedures and their outcomes. Below, we'll review commonly asked questions regarding da Vinci Robotic Surgery, including the prolific benefits.

What Is Minimally Invasive da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

Intuitive Surgical Inc., the da Vinci Surgical System maker, was founded in 1995 to advance surgical procedures. They continue to create and improve the technology and tools available to surgeons to improve patient care. With their da Vinci Systems, the surgeon controls robotic devices from a console to comfortably sit separately from the patient. da Vinci technology is especially remarkable because it features:

EndoWrist technology, a flexible wrist that offers more dexterity to the surgeon.
3DHD views with 10x magnification of the human eye
Tremor filtration
Vessel sealers
Staplers
Fluorescence imaging
Clip appliers
Needle drivers
Suction and irrigation
Integrated table systems
Iris anatomical visualization service

What Procedures Are Cleared for da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

da Vinci is designed to provide precise movements, smaller incisions, and more consistent outcomes for the following surgical procedures cleared by regulatory agencies:

Cardiac Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Gynecology Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Thoracic (Chest) Surgery
Urology Surgery

A doctor using the daVinci surgery robot

When Is da Vinci Robotic Surgery Recommended?

Doctors may recommend or prefer robotic surgery for procedures that benefit from accuracy, agility, and control. da Vinci Robotic Surgery can also be cost beneficial for patients.

What Happens During Minimally Invasive da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

In a robotic surgery procedure, the surgeon doesn't come into contact with the patient. The specialist controls the robot's arms to conduct the minimally invasive operation using the appropriate tools. The surgeon will utilize the da Vinci system to make a tiny incision on the patient and then insert miniature instruments and a camera. The surgeon manipulates the equipment to operate and close any wounds when complete.

What Are The Benefits of Minimally Invasive da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

Dr Daniel Gay using the da Vinci robotic platform

da Vinci Robotic Surgery is beneficial to patients in the following ways compared to traditional surgery:

Reduced pain
Decreased blood loss and need for blood transfusion
Faster recovery time
Reduced stay in the hospital
Patients feel more comfortable knowing their incision will be smaller, the surgery may be more efficient, and may require fewer sutures
Diminished risk of infection and other complications
Quicker healing time and return to daily activities
Less medication is needed post-operation

When Should You Contact A General Surgeon?

Dr. Daniel Gay is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in da Vinci Robotic Surgery. Contact Dr. Gay if your primary care provider has indicated you'd benefit from a consultation with a general surgeon. Dr. Gay will determine if your condition can be treated with da Vinci Robotic surgery or other minimally invasive procedures during your examination.

See the da Vinci Si Platform in Action

See how the da Vinci Si platform assists Dr. Daniel Gay in his surgical procedures by checking out the YouTube videos below. Click on the thumbnail for any of the procedures listed to be directed to a YouTube video for the procedure. Warning: Images may be graphic.