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The da Vinci robotic systems turns complex surgeries into minimally invasive procedures. Robotic surgery helps surgeons be precise during procedures. The robot consists of multiple small arms that are able to get into small areas of the body. The arms go into the body through small cuts. The surgeon will control the robot at a computer. The patient will be under general anesthesia. Can be used for numerous types of surgeries such has cardiac, gastrointestinal, head and neck, cancer, and urology.

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Overview

Robotic surgery, also called robot-assisted surgery, allows doctors to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility and control than is possible with conventional techniques. Robotic surgery is usually associated with minimally invasive surgery - procedures performed through tiny incisions. It is also sometimes used in certain traditional open surgical procedures.

The most widely used clinical robotic surgical system includes a camera arm and mechanical arms with surgical instruments attached to them. The surgeon controls the arms while seated at a computer console near the operating table. The console gives the surgeon a high-definition, magnified, 3D view of the surgical site. The surgeon leads other team members who assist during the operation.

Why it's done

Surgeons who use the robotic system find that for many procedures it enhances precision, flexibility and control during the operation and allows them to better see the site, compared with traditional techniques. Using robotic surgery, surgeons can perform delicate and complex procedures that may be difficult or impossible with other methods.

Often, robotic surgery makes minimally invasive surgery possible. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:

Fewer complications, such as surgical site infection

Less pain and blood loss

Shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery

Smaller, less noticeable scars

Risks

Robotic surgery involves risk, some of which may be similar to risks of conventional open surgery, such as a small risk of infection and other complications.

Is robotic surgery right for you?

Robotic surgery isn't an option for everyone. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of robotic surgery and how it compares with other techniques, such as other types of minimally invasive surgery and conventional open surgery.

Robotic surgery may not be available at medical centers in your geographic location.

Clinical trials

Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions.

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Robotic systems can help surgeons increase precision, flexibility and control for many procedures. Learn about the advantages and availability of robot-assisted surgery.

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Going beyond the headlines to share the informed perspectives of those leading medical research, patient care and education at Stanford Medicine.

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I think robotic surgery is great. It provides far less complications for the patient. It is much less invasive while still fixing the patients concern. I had my appendix removed via robotic surgery. It gave me quicker recovery time and little to no scaring. We want to provide the best care to our patients. I believe robotic surgery is providing the best care to our patients because we are fixing their issue via surgery but we are doing it in a way that will cause them less risk for infection, pain, and allow them to recover faster. No one wants surgery, but at least robotic surgery allows the patient to get it over with sooner.  But don't just take my opinion on robot surgery, listen to patient review. According to a study done by E. Long and F. Few "almost all patients (99%) were pleased with the overall care that they received and 91% would recommend robotic-assisted surgery as a modality" (Long, E., Few, F., 2018).

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Mechanical error
Loss of electricity
Nerve compression
Expensive
Human error while using robot
Longer set up time for nurses
A lot more clean up (multiple arms on robot).
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Less scaring
Less pain
Less risk of infection
Less blood loss
Shorter hospital stay
Shorter recovery time
Fewer complications for patients
Less medication
Patient satisfaction

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UC Davis Health surgeons are known throughout the U.S. for their leadership in robotics, the latest development in minimally invasive surgical technology. Robotic-assisted surgery is offered in several specialties, including gastrointestinal, cardiothoracic, gynecologic oncology, otolaryngology (head and neck) and urologic surgery. Each procedure is performed by a highly experienced and skilled team of surgeons, nurses and technicians who are specially trained to use robotic surgical systems.

Benefits to surgeons and patients

The key differences of using robotic systems for surgeons are improved, 3D visualization and precision control of surgical instruments. The technology can be ideal for certain delicate or complex surgeries, because it makes it easier for surgeons to avoid surrounding nerves and organs.

For patients, robotic surgery offers several potential benefits over conventional open surgery, including:

Less pain and use of pain medication

Less blood loss

Less risk of infection

Less scarring

Shorter hospital stays

Shorter recovery time

How robotic-assisted surgery works

UC Davis Health surgeons have access to the latest da Vinci XI and SP robotics systems. Our spinal neurosurgeons use the ExcelsiusGPS system.

With da Vinci systems, the surgeon sits at a control console near the patient while an assistant surgeon is at the patient's bedside. Procedures involve very small, keyhole-sized incisions (with SP, just one incision) through which a tiny camera and surgical instruments are placed. The surgeon sees the operative field through a video monitor and manually controls robotic arms that replicate movements of the surgeon's hands.

The ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system is alongside the patient's bedside together with the surgeon. The system links imaging with precision alignment technology for procedures that involve placing screws to improve spinal stability.

Working with patients to decide if robotics is right for them

As with all surgical procedures, outcomes of robotics surgeries cannot be guaranteed. Your physician will discuss the risks and benefits of treatment options with you.
Learn more about da Vinci surgical systems " Learn more about the ExcelsiusGPS system " Learn more about our robotic surgery specialties "

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UC Davis Health surgeons are known throughout the U.S. for their leadership in robotics, the latest development in minimally invasive surgical technology. Robotic-assisted surgery is offered in several specialties, including gastrointestinal , cardiothoracic , gynecologic oncology , otolaryngology (head and neck) and urologic surgery.