Why Robotics?
With da Vinci Surgery, physicians can offer standard-of-care treatment with the potential for outcomes that are equal to or better than conventional surgery – and with the potential benefits of a minimally invasive procedure.
Open surgery has long been considered the standard of care for a wide range of complex conditions. While effective, conventional open surgery usually means significant trauma — including pain and blood loss, followed by weeks of recovery. On the other hand, traditional laparoscopy offers the potential benefits of a minimally invasive approach, but is very limited in its applications. In particular, it has seen limited adoption for complex procedures. Non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments — stents, mesh kits, embolization and seed implants — are often simply not as effective as surgery and frequently require reintervention.
By combining the efficacy of open surgery with a minimally invasive approach, da Vinci Surgery offers many patients the most value.