1. Robotic Surgery: The da Vinci System
Alex Gallagher

2. Lisa Swanson Total knee replacement Traditional vs. Robotic Surgery
Researched her options
Weighed the pros and cons

3. Background Emerging technology (2000) Laparoscopic surgery
Overcome limitations of traditional surgical methods
Surgeon Control
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4. Technology & Design Comfortably designed work console for physician
Patient side-cart
Four interactive robotic arms
High-definition 3D vision system
EndoWrist instruments

5. Advantages Minimally invasive Less scarring Faster recovery Less pain
More precise surgical movements
Dexterity
Improved Visualization
Advanced hand-eye coordination

6. Disadvantages Expensive Inefficient Undergoing Testing Reliable?
Traditional Surgery
da Vinci Robot
Major Advantage
On-spot decision making
Improved depth-perception, dexterity, and instrument articulation
Operation Time
Can be much quicker
Generally long
Cost
More Inexpensive
Expensive
Major Disadvantage
Obscured vision into the body
Lack tactile feedback
Invasiveness
Large
Minimal
Patient Recovery Time
Generally Longer
Generally Shorter
Error
Human
Machine/Robot
Expensive
Inefficient
Undergoing Testing
Reliable?
Disadvantages

7. Questions?

8. Works Cited
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