The hospital has used the da Vinci system in more than 450 procedures so far, mostly gynecologic surgeries. In the last few weeks, the facility has expanded the use of the system to include prostate cases.
William Sherrer, MD, a Selma urologist who performs surgeries at Jackson, explained that the camera’s 3-D visuals of the operating field give the surgeon a much better view than traditional surgery. Using the da Vinci system, the surgeon sits at a console and controls the camera as well as the robot’s four arms. The visuals are also transmitted to screens in the OR, allowing the surgical team to view the surgeon’s movements.
According to the report, the robot’s high level of precision is especially important during nerve-sparing procedures, such as those involving the prostate. Surgery with the robot also involves less blood loss than traditional surgery.
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