The da Vinci Surgical System  Sam Karnes BME 281

Intuitive Surgical Created the da Vinci system along with other robotic medical innovations Global leader in robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery, or laparoscopy

The da Vinci  Allows surgeons to perform laparoscopic surgery with more precision and ease Composed of – Surgeon Console High Definition display 3D or 2D – Patient-Side Cart – EndoWrist Instruments – Vision System

Results 4 different exercises were performed by medical students with no surgical experience They performed each task with traditional laparoscopic techniques and the device The successful exercises resulted in – 9.5, 27.5, 60.5, and 51.0 seconds respectively for the da Vinci – 19.0, 64.0, 356.5, and seconds respectively for the traditional techniques

Advantages Surgical procedures are easier to perform with the device The device removes the strain on surgeons

Disadvantages The device costs around $2.2 million not including additions to the device The cost of surgery with the device > traditional laparoscopy Insurance companies only reimburse the amount for the traditional method

Future of the da Vinci  System Full Insurance Coverage Make components more reproducible to ensure lower costs Produce more robotic systems from this design for alternative surgeries

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