Robotic Surgery
What are the components of the robot?
The da Vinci® Surgical System is an integral part of the operating room and supports the entire surgical team. The System consists of a surgeon console, patient-side cart, instruments and image processing equipment.
- The Surgeon Console
Using the da Vinci Surgical System, the surgeon operates while seated comfortably at a console viewing a 3-D image of the surgical field. The surgeon's fingers grasp the master controls below the display with hands and wrists naturally positioned relative to his or her eyes. The technology seamlessly translates the surgeon's hand, wrist and finger movements into precise, real-time movements of our surgical instruments inside the patient.
- Patient-side Cart
Provides the four robotic arms — two or three instrument arms and one endoscope arm — that execute the surgeon's commands. The laparoscopic arms pivot at the 1-cm operating ports eliminating the use of the patient's body wall for leverage and minimizing tissue damage. Supporting surgical team members assist in installing the proper instruments, prepare the 1-cm port in the patient, as well as supervise the laparoscopic arms and tools being utilized.
- EndoWrist® Instruments
A full range of instruments are provided to support the surgeon while operating. The instruments are designed with seven degrees of motion that mimic the dexterity of the human hand and wrist. Each instrument has a specific surgical mission such as clamping, suturing and tissue manipulation. Quick-release levers speed instrument changes during surgical procedures.
- InSite® Vision System with high
resolution 3-D Endoscope and Image Processing Equipment
Provides the true to life 3-D images of the operative field. Operating images are enhanced, refined and optimized using image synchronizers, high-intensity illuminators and camera control units.