The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system consisting of three main components:

The InSite™ Vision System which provides the surgeon with a true minimally invasive 3-D view of the surgical field.

The Surgical Cart that includes the EndoWrist™ Instruments. The EndoWrist Instruments are designed to mimic the movement of the human hands, wrists and fingers.

The Surgeon Console which contains the master controls that the surgeon uses to manipulate the EndoWrist Instruments.

What are the benefits of using the da Vinci Surgical System?

For the surgeon, the ability to perform complex minimally invasive procedures as if they were performing open surgery procedures without the fatigue experienced in a long procedure. For the patient, numerous benefits common in existing laparoscopic procedures including reduced bleeding, less pain, smaller risk of internal scarring, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery are possible.
 

Reproduce exact movements of the  human hand, wrists and fingers.

Extensive range of motion allows precision suturing, dissection and tissue manipulation.

Dual 3-chip digital cameras take surgery "inside" the patient.

The only system with true 3-D vision offers depth of field and resolution.

3-D image aligned over the master controls provides natural hand-eye coordination that is inherent in open surgery.