Da Vinci Robot

Da Vinci Robot

Using a da Vinci robot, the surgeon makes a few small incisions in the abdomen using long, thin instruments and a tiny camera. The camera sends images to a video monitor in the operating room to guide your surgeon during the operation. The robot is designed to provide surgeons with enhanced capabilities, including high definition 3D vision and a magnified view. The surgeon controls the robot, which translates his or her hand movements into smaller, precise movements of tiny instruments inside the body. The robot cannot act on its own. Surgery is performed entirely by the surgeon.

Robotic surgery offers even more advantages over traditional minimally invasive surgery. The da Vinci surgical robot allows surgeons to see with a magnified, 3D view and use advanced instruments, which results in even more precise surgery. The surgeon is always in full control of the robotic system. Results may vary, but the value of robotic-assisted hernia repair is less pain during recovery and a faster return to work and normal activities than those who have an open procedure. With the advanced instruments we are able to do more surgeries in a minimally invasive fashion than ever before.

Every 60 seconds, a surgeon starts a da Vinci robotic-enhanced procedure somewhere in the world. That being said, many surgeons do not have access to or have the appropriate training to perform hernia repairs the robotic platform. This causes them to have to revert to more traditional techniques. While the results are still excellent, this may cause the patient to have more pain, a prolonged recovery, and to spend more time away from what matters most to them.