The da Vinci™ Surgical System at Baptist

:: Learn about robotic procedures available at Baptist.

Surgeons at Baptist can use the da Vinci™ Surgical System, robotic technology that enhances the surgeon's ability to perform a number of minimally invasive procedures. Minimally invasive refers to procedures performed through small ports rather than large incisions.

The da Vinci Surgical System makes this possible through four components: a surgeon console, patient-side cart, instruments and image processing equipment.

The Surgeon Console
While using the da Vinci Surgical System, the surgeon operates while seated comfortably at a console viewing a 3-D image of the surgical field. The surgeon's fingers grasp master controls below the display while the da Vinci technology seamlessly translates the surgeon's hand, wrist and finger movements into precise, real-time movements performed by the robotic surgical instruments inside the patient.

Patient-side Cart
This cart provides the three or four robotic arms -- two or three instrument arms and one endoscope arm -- that execute the surgeon's commands. Supporting surgical team members assist in installing the proper instruments and in preparing the 1-cm port in the patient.

EndoWrist ® Instruments
The system provides a full range of instruments to support the surgeon while operating. The instruments are designed with seven degrees of motion that mimic the dexterity of the human hand and wrist. Each instrument has a specific surgical mission such as clamping, suturing and tissue manipulation. Quick-release levers speed instrument changes during surgical procedures.

InSite® Vision System with high resolution 3-D Endoscope and Image Processing Equipment
This imaging equipment provides the true to life 3-D images of the operative field during surgery. Operating images are enhanced, refined and optimized using image synchronizers, high-intensity illuminators and camera control units.

The da Vinci Surgical System is the only commercially available technology that can provide the surgeon with the intuitive control, range of motion, fine tissue manipulation capability and 3-D visualization characteristic of open surgery, while simultaneously allowing the surgeon to work through small ports of minimally invasive surgery.

More than 850 da Vinci Systems are in use in major hospitals and surgical facilities throughout the United States, Europe and Japan.

To learn more about the da Vinci system, see the website
of Intuitive Surgical, the system's manufacturer. :: Click here to read our press release.