Katie Bubnack ITMG

Background  The da Vinci was created by the Intuitive Surgical  FDA approved in 2000  Was name after Leonardo da Vinci

The Technology Behind da VinciThe Technology Behind da Vinci  da Vinci was created to to extend the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to patients.  The Core technology:  Enhanced HD 3-D vision Enhanced HD 3-D vision  EndoWrist ® Instruments EndoWrist ® Instruments  Intuitive ® Intuitive ®

How The da Vinci WorksHow The da Vinci Works

The Big Selling pointsThe Big Selling points  The number of surgeries da Vinci can perform is growing  Smaller incision  Less pain and scaring  Faster recovery  Less loss of blood & need for transfusion  Reduced risk of infection

Pro & Cons for PatientsPro & Cons for Patients ProsCons Faster recoveryinexperienced surgeon Less pain Less scaring Less loss of blood Less need for blood transfusion Smaller incision

Pros & Cons for SurgeonsPros & Cons for Surgeons ProsCons Less liability in the surgeonCost about $2.5 million(not available for all hospitals) Surgeons are are less fatiguedSteep learning curve More comfortable during surgeryNot easy to operate Better visibility during surgery Da Vinci is dependent on surgeons “ Look for the most experienced surgeon, since it is Doctor who perform the operation not the robot”- Dr. David Samadi of Mt. Sinai Medical centerDr. David Samadi of Mt. Sinai Medical center

How s da Vinci Changing HealthCare?  The da Vinci allows surgeons to give their patients the best care possible.  da Vinci is safe and efficient for surgeons  Da Vinci is cutting down on medical bills

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