Can the DaVinci surgical robot be used in any kind of surgery?

The surgeon is 100% in control of the da Vinci System at all times. The da Vinci System has brought minimally invasive surgery to more than 3 million patients worldwide. da Vinci technology – changing the experience of surgery for people around the world. read more

The da Vinci is highly optimized for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. That covers a lot of ground but it doesn’t apply to all surgeries. I think it's important to remember that no single robot provides an optimal solution for all surgical needs. read more

The da Vinci System is powered by robotic technology that allows the surgeon’s hand movements to be translated into smaller, precise movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. One of the instruments is a laparoscope – a thin tube with a tiny camera and light at the end. read more

Using the Da Vinci robotic surgery system can be a viable alternative for patients that need surgery. The Da Vinci robotic surgery system can help with procedures such as removing cancer from soft body tissue or performing a hysterectomy. Before Da Vinci robotic surgery was developed, the only options for these types of surgery were traditional open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. read more