DaVinci Surgical System

Robot-Assisted Surgery with the da Vinci® Si HD Surgical System

Surgeons at Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women’s Hospital use the most advanced surgical equipment — including the da Vinci® Si HD Surgical System powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology. The da Vinci Si at Harper/Hutzel is the first in southeast Michigan with a dual-console configuration — making it possible for  two surgeons to work on a patient simultaneously.

Robot-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Si Surgical System enables surgeons to operate with 1 to 2 cm incisions, but with greater precision and control than ever before. This technology is changing the surgical experience for both surgeons and patients.

The da Vinci Si Surgical System helps surgeons minimize risk and pain associated with surgery while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery with excellent clinical outcomes. The precision offered by the da Vinci system enables surgeons to overcome challenges they often face when using a minimally invasive approach.

Advantages of Robot-assisted Surgery
Advantages of surgery performed with the da Vinci Si Surgical System often include:

• Earlier discharge from the hospital
• Less pain, blood loss and scarring
• Quicker return to normal activities
• Fewer infections and post-surgical complications

About the da Vinci Si Surgical System
The da Vinci Si Surgical System combines computer and robotic technologies to create a new category of surgical treatment — robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. By providing surgeons with enhanced capabilities, the da Vinci Si Surgical System makes it possible to treat many complex conditions using a minimally invasive approach.

With da Vinci, it’s possible to have major surgery with only a few tiny incisions. In addition, surgeons can operate with better visualization, precision, dexterity and control than possible using traditional surgical approaches. Clinical studies suggest that the extended capabilities provided by the da Vinci System may help surgeons provide better clinical outcomes than conventional open and minimally invasive surgery.

How it works
The da Vinci Si Surgical System at Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women’s Hospital consists of two ergonomically designed surgeon's consoles, a patient cart with three interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and patented EndoWrist instruments.

Small incisions (1-2 cm) are used to introduce miniaturized, wristed instruments and a high-definition 3D camera. Seated comfortably at the da Vinci console, the surgeon views a magnified, high-resolution 3D image of the surgical site.

At the same time, state-of-the-art robotic and computer technologies scale, filter and seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand movements into precise micro-movements of the da Vinci instruments.

The System cannot be programmed, nor can it make decisions on its own. Rather, the da Vinci System requires that every surgical maneuver be performed with direct input from the surgeon.

Types of Procedures
At Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women’s Hospital, the da Vinci Si Surgical System is used to perform many types of minimally invasive procedures, including:

• Bariatric procedures
• Cardiothoracic procedures
• Gynecologic procedures
• Urologic procedures
• General surgical procedures