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da Vinci Prostatectomy patient Peter Rabbitt on his experience:

"...the bottom line is, in my particular case, I'm cancer free. The important issues as a married couple of continence and potency are not a problem and after my 90 day check-up my PSA level was zero. So to me, it's a no-brainer decision on this."

Peter Rabbitt
Newport Harbor, CA
(Interview one year post-surgical)

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Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Specific Conditions

The following is a list of the most popular surgical procedures performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System.* Further information on specific procedures is available within specific condition areas.

Cardiac Procedures

General Procedures

Thoracic Procedures

Urologic Procedures

Gynecologic Procedures

To determine whether the FDA has cleared da Vinci Surgical System for use in a specific procedure, please refer to the FDA Clearance page.