The “da Vinci” surgical system enables surgeons to perform delicate and complex operations through a few small “keyhole” incisions. The “da Vinci” system is powered through advanced robotic technology which allows the surgeon’s hand movements to be scaled, filtered, and translated into precise movements of the EndoWrist instruments working inside the patient’s body. It essentially enables the surgeon to manipulate these surgical instruments with a precision unattainable by human hands. One of the instruments which gives the surgeons unparalleled control is a laparoscope. The laparoscope is a thin tube with a tiny camera and light at the end. The camera sends images to a video monitor in the operating room to guide doctors during surgery. With this added measure of insight, robotic surgery has been revolutionized.

The “da Vinci” surgical system has brought minimally invasive surgery to more than 3 million patients worldwide. The “da Vinci” technology is changing the experience of surgery for people around the world. The following procedures are available with “da Vinci” technology at Advanced Surgical:

• Hernia Repair
• Gastric Bypass
• Sleeve Gastrectomy

Despite the “da Vinci” surgical system being referred to within the general term of “robotic surgery”… it is a bit of a misnomer. The robotic surgery term may leave the reader with the impression that the “da Vinci” system is performing the surgery autonomously. This would truly be an impressive spectacle. However, the current “da Vinci” system cannot function on its own in any manner. It is entirely reliant upon the expertise of the surgeon. The “da Vinci” surgical system has not been designed to perform autonomously nor does it have any surgical decision making software. So throughout the entire process, the surgeon will remain in 100% control.