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Robotic Surgery
Is This New Technology
Safe for Infants?
Safe for Infants?
By Teri Brown
The robotic technology is entirely controlled by the surgeon – it functions as an extension of the surgeon's hands. This allows a surgeon to perform complex procedures as though his hands were inside the patient, yet gives the patient the benefits of a minimally invasive procedure. The robotic equipment increases dexterity, precision and visibility so surgeons can perform more complex procedures through tiny incisions.
"No matter your skill as a surgeon, everyone has a bit of shake to the hand, but the robot eliminates this," Dr. Nguyen says. "Benefits of minimally-invasive surgery are less pain, faster recovery, reduced hospitalization time and less scarring. Robotic equipment makes it possible to perform the very same surgical procedure as traditional open surgery, but through a much smaller opening. During robotically-assisted surgery the surgeon sits at a console in the operating room, and another surgeon is at your child's bedside."
The da Vinci Surgical System has four components:
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