Da Vinci Surgical System
Da Vinci Surgical System
The Da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system designed by the American company Intuitive Surgical. It is commonly used in complex surgeries such as cardiothoracic, urological, and gynecological procedures.
Pronunciation
Da Vinci Surgical System: /də ˈvɪn.tʃi ˈsɜːr.dʒɪ.kəl ˈsɪs.təm/
Etymology
The system is named after the Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci in recognition of his contributions to the study of human anatomy.
Description
The Da Vinci Surgical System consists of a surgeon's console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and proprietary EndoWrist instruments. The surgeon controls the arms while seated at the console, viewing a high-definition, 3D image of the surgical site.
Related Terms
- Robotic Surgery: A method to perform surgery using very small tools attached to a robotic arm.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: A type of surgery that uses small incisions instead of a large one.
- Telemanipulator: A device which, through electronic, hydraulic, or mechanical means, allows a surgeon to perform the small, precise movements that are needed during a surgery.
- EndoWrist: Proprietary instruments of the Da Vinci Surgical System that have a greater range of motion than the human wrist.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Da Vinci Surgical System
- Wikipedia's article - Da Vinci Surgical System
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