Robotic assisted surgery

Benefits of robotic-assisted surgery

We use the da Vinci^® robotic-assisted surgical system at Goshen Center for Cancer Care to perform high-precision, minimally invasive surgeries to remove cancer. This revolutionary, high-definition technique gives surgeons much greater visualization, precision and control while removing the affected tissue, which is critical in avoiding damage to sensitive areas near glands or organs.

Benefits of robotic-assisted surgery

• Causes less pain
• Reduces risk of infection
• Decreases blood loss and need for transfusions
• Produces fewer scars
• Requires shorter hospital stays
• Allows quicker recovery and return to normal daily activities

How the robotic-assisted system works

The da Vinci surgical system is made up of an ergonomic surgeon’s console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance 3-D, high-definition vision system and proprietary EndoWrist^® instruments. Unlike conventional surgery, this technology gives the surgeon a highly magnified view of the patient’s anatomy, allowing the completion of complex procedures with precision.

Powered by the latest robotic technology, the da Vinci system is designed to scale, filter and seamlessly translate the surgeon’s hand movements into more precise movements of the EndoWrist instruments. This allows a surgeon to operate using five small incisions, instead of the traditional eight- to 10-inch incision.

Sitting at a master console, the surgeon maneuvers the robotic arms, which securely hold the surgical instruments and a high-resolution endoscopic camera. The surgeon simply moves his or her hands to move the instruments or reposition the camera. The robotic arms allow the surgeon to perform the surgery through a few small “keyhole” entrances and manipulate the tissue with great precision.

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