Clinical References

The medical literature surrounding robotically-assisted minimally invasive surgery is already extensive and covers diverse disciplines. These clinical publications document the pioneering work of many researchers, surgeons and institutions. They attest to the evolution of surgical technique, the pursuit of better patient outcomes and the key role played by the da Vinci^® Surgical System.

Abstract Indexes by Specialty

• Robotic-assisted MIS References
• Cardiac References
• General Surgery References
• Urology References
• Thoracic References
• Gynecologic References
• Pediatric References

da Vinci vs. Open Surgery & Laparoscopy

The following table looks at patient outcomes following surgery for prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy), and compares "best in class" data from three types of surgery. As you can see, da Vinci Prostatectomy (dVP) shows measurable advantages as compared to both conventional open surgery (open), performed through large incisions, as well as conventional minimally invasive laparoscopic (lap) surgery.

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