Robotics

The da Vinci Surgical Robot

The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system made by the American company Intuitive Surgical. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2000, it is designed to facilitate complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach, and is controlled by a surgeon from a console.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

• Shorter hospitalization.
• Reduced pain and discomfort.
• Faster recovery time and return to normal activities.
• Smaller incisions, resulting in reduced risk of infection.
• Reduced blood loss and transfusions.
• Minimal scarring.