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. Our 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 three or 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.
The da Vinci Surgical System is the only commercially available technology that
can provide the surgeon with the intuitive control, range of motion, fine
tissue manipulation capability and 3-D visualization characteristic of open
surgery, while simultaneously allowing the surgeon to work through small ports
of minimally invasive surgery.
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