Minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci Si surgical system makes general procedures easier and safer.
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Has your doctor mentioned the possibility of a minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci Si Surgical System? This new technology can be confusing for patients, but it has opened up a world of possibilities for our surgical procedures! Make sure you understand how da Vinci works during general surgeries.
What Is da Vinci?
The da Vinci Si surgical system is form of robotic surgery that uses a robotic arm and a computerized navigation system to map the body. This technology minimizes human error, creates smaller incisions, and provides less risk for the patient. In some cases, da Vinci has been able to safely operate on patients who were previously considered inoperable under traditional methods. Please note that the surgeon is in control of the surgical platform at all times.
When Is da Vinci Used?
da Vinci is used for a number of procedures at Las Colinas Medical Center, including mitral valve repair, coronary revascularization, hysterectomy, myomectomy, sacralcolpopexy and endometriosis resection. Surgeons have also used da Vinci to perform safe and successful weight loss procedures.
Why Use da Vinci for Your General Surgery?
Robotic minimally invasive procedures provide many benefits for patients. If you are researching your options, consider these facts about da Vinci:
- Patients suffer less blood loss during surgery.
- Small incisions will make for less noticeable scars.
- Research shows that da Vinci surgeries for cancer have excellent success rates.
- Patients endure shorter hospital stays.
- Patients experience quicker recoveries.
Learn more about minimally invasive options for general surgeries at Las Colinas Medical Center! Visit our website or give us a call to make an appointment or receive a physician referral.
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