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| HOW
DOES THE ROBOT
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| The
daVinci Surgical Robot allows Dr. Fagin’s
hand movements to be scaled, filtered and translated into
more precise movements of micro-instruments. A larger
hand movement by Dr. Fagin is translated into a smaller
robot movement, and smaller movements can then become
micro- precise. By replicating and scaling Dr. Fagin’s
movements in real time the robot allows Dr. Fagin to more
precisely perform the operation improving outcomes for
patients. The robot cannot be programmed nor can it make
decisions on its own. It is under the complete control
of Dr. Fagin at all times. Use of the robot also significantly
reduces surgeon fatigue by allowing Dr. Fagin to remain
seated in a natural, comfortable position while operating. |
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| 3-DIMENTIONAL
OPTICS |
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| Standard
laparoscopic surgery uses one single camera and limits
a surgeon's vision to a 2-D view similar to watching your
television. The daVinci robotic camera consists of two
high resolution fiber optic cameras which, like your eyes,
produce a true 3-dimensional color picture available to
the surgeon seated at the daVinci console. Magnification
of up to 12x can be achieved with these cameras whose
position is precisely controlled by Dr. Fagin using a
central robotic arm. |
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| ROBOTIC MICRO-INSTRUMENTS |
| Although
visually similar to standard laparoscopic instruments,
the robotic instruments have the additional advantage
of being articulated. This means the instruments not only
open and close but also fully turn and twist, allowing
7 degrees of motion. Unlike standard open surgical instruments
these instruments are much smaller. Many of the jaws of
the tools are shorter in length than your fingernail and
about as thin as the edge of a half dollar. This allows
very small and precise movements and surgical cuts to
carefully dissect out the prostate. |
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