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"There's a three-dimensional camera that goes inside the body, so the surgeon is immersed inside the patient. Your hand motions translate into instrument motions. There's less scaring, less blood loss, shorter hospital stay and better outcomes."

Dr. Michael Stephanides
Director of Robotic Surgery
Centennial Medical Center Robotics Program
Nashville, TN

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In order to better inform prospective patients and their families, this section offers resources on minimally invasive surgery (MIS), with a focus on selected procedures performed using the da Vinci^® Surgical System.

Recent advancements in minimally invasive surgical technologies mean that today's patients have a broader range of alternatives to conventional open surgery than patients did just 10 years ago. These advancements include the da Vinci Surgical System, which is providing patients with new, minimally invasive surgical procedures that offer significant advantages over traditional "open" surgeries. These robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures – available to treat conditions as diverse as obesity, heart disease and prostate cancer – can benefit patients with less pain, discomfort, blood loss and a quicker return to normal activities.

The da Vinci Surgical System

The da Vinci Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical, Inc. enhances surgical capabilities, providing superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort. As a result of these capabilities, surgeons can now perform even complex surgery using 1-2 cm incisions. This enables healthcare providers to offer a minimally invasive treatment option to the broadest possible range of patients.

da Vinci Prostatectomy: A Revolution in Prostate Cancer Treatment

The da Vinci Surgical System has proven ideal for minimally invasive radical prostatectomy – the removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer. In response to the success of the da Vinci Prostatectomy procedure and increased patient demand, Intuitive Surgical has launched a new web site, www.daVinciProstatectomy.com, designed especially for prostate cancer patients and their families.

Learn More

To learn more about minimally invasive surgery performed with the da Vinci System, talk with your doctor. To find a doctor who performs surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, visit our new, patient education website - www.davincisurgery.com.