Textbook of
Robotic Urologic
Surgery.



Release Date:
January, 2007

Michael Esposito,
Vincent Lanteri
&
Jeffrey Stock

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will the da Vinci System make the surgeon unnecessary?

On the contrary, it will enable surgeons to be more precise, advancing their technique and enhancing their capability to perform complex minimally Invasive surgery.

The system replicates the surgeon's movements in real time. It cannot be programmed, nor can it make decisions on its own to move in any way or perform any type of surgical maneuver without the surgeon's input.

What are the benefits of using the da Vinci Surgical System?

For the surgeon, a major benefit is the ability to perform com­plex minimally invasive procedures as if performing open surgery without the fatigue experienced in a long procedure. For the patient, numerous benefits common in existing laparoscopic procedures Include reduced bleeding, less pain, smaller risk of internal scarring, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery are possible.