The da Vinci Surgical System, which is manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., is intended to offer surgeons greater dexterity and movement control, thus enabling them to perform more intricate tasks. According to a statement by Intuitive Surgical, the robot comprises console-based hand grips and foot pedals that control three robotic arms which are fitted with various surgical instruments. The human surgeon sits behind the console and can view his progress via 3D cameras. One leading American heart surgeon said he expects that use of the da Vinci System will be a real boon for cardiac surgeries, because it will allow a much smaller incision than that required by human hands. Even the so-called minimally invasive techniques that are being used today are significant incisions.
Some issues do remain unresolved, however.
These surgeries are expected to cost about a third more than traditional surgeries, and they can take up to several hours longer to perform. Shop O2 . All Rights Reserved.