da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Thanks to the latest evolution in surgical technology, surgeons at Providence Regional have an effective alternative to traditional open surgery with the state-of-the-art da Vinci^®  Surgical System.

This technology allows surgeons to operate using very small incisions, about the size of a dime, with unmatched precision. Better yet, da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery can minimize a patient’s surgical pain, reduce complications and increase the likelihood of a quick recovery.

Surgeries performed by Providence Regional surgeons who are specially trained and credentialed in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery include:

Learn more about these procedures.

How da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery Works
The surgeon sits comfortably at a console viewing a 3D image of the surgical field. The system’s controls seamlessly translate the surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements into precise, real-time movements of instruments inside the patient. Intuitive motion that mimics hand-to-eye coordination, high-resolution 3D vision and innovative wrist-like instruments help the da Vinci surgery look and feel like traditional “open” surgery but without the large incision and associated risks.

Benefits For You as a Patient:

• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Fewer complications
• Less risk of infection
• Less scarring
• Faster return to normal daily activities
• Shorter hospital stay

Benefits For Your Surgeon:

• High-resolution, real-time video image that can be magnified for the best possible view of the operative site
• Robotic surgical wrist that is more flexible than the human wrist, improving maneuverability around organs and vessels
• Elimination of hand tremors, allowing maximum precision