da Vinci S Surgical System Enables Complex Surgery Using Minimally Invasive Approach
Grand Rapids, MI - Spectrum Health announced that it has purchased the second generation da Vinci Surgical System called da Vinci S. Spectrum Health is the first and only health system in Grand Rapids to have this updated da Vinci technology. The initial da Vinci robotic platform was approved by the FDA in 2000. The da Vinci S was introduced in January 2006 and Spectrum Health will be one of the first hospitals in the United States with this technology.
The da Vinci S Surgical System is a sophisticated robotic platform designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. Spectrum Health initially plans to use the device for cardiac and prostate procedures. Improved features of the advanced da Vinci S system include faster set-up times, rapid instrument exchange and multi-image display capabilities.
"The da Vinci technology allows our surgeons to perform complex procedures using minimally invasive techniques, which have significant benefits to patients," said Matthew VanVranken, executive vice president, Spectrum Health system, and president, Spectrum Health Grand Rapids. "Minimally invasive surgeries result in less pain, less blood loss and less need for blood transfusions. This also means a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery time for patients."
The system consists of an ergonomic surgeon's console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and EndoWrist instruments. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology, the da Vinci system is designed to seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand movements into more precise movements of the EndoWrist instruments.
A high-resolution 3D stereo viewer is designed to provide surgeons with an immersive experience. The target anatomy appears at high magnification in brilliant color and with natural depth of field. To perform a procedure, the surgeon uses the console's master controls to maneuver the patient-side cart's four robotic arms, which securely hold the EndoWrist instruments and high-magnification endoscopic camera. The EndoWrist instruments' jointed-wrist design exceeds the natural range of motion of the surgeon's hand movements. The da Vinci also incorporates multiple, redundant safety features designed to minimize opportunities for human error when compared to traditional approaches.
The surgeon operates from a seated position at the console, with eyes and hands positioned in line with the instruments. To move the instruments or to reposition the camera, the surgeon simply moves his/her hands.
"With this technology, Spectrum Health surgeons will raise the bar on performing complex procedures in a more timely, precise manner," VanVranken said. "For example, cardiac surgery including bypass and valve surgery can be performed with smaller incisions and less pain. This less invasive approach means patients have less risk of infection, recover faster and return to normal daily activities more quickly."
SOURCE: Spectrum Health