da Vinci Surgical System
The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach. The system is manufactured by the company Intuitive Surgical. The system is used for prostatectomies, increasingly for cardiac valve repair and for renal and gynecologic surgical procedures.
da Vinci Surgical System | |
| Manufacturer | Intuitive Surgical |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Year of creation | 2000 (initial FDA clearance) |
| Type | Medical |
| Purpose | Medical |
| Website | https://www.intuitive.com |
It was used in an estimated 200,000 surgeries in 2012, most commonly for hysterectomies and prostate removals. The system is called "da Vinci" in part because Leonardo da Vinci's study of human anatomy eventually led to the design of the first known robot in history.
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