BOB体育 implements da Vinci 5 advanced surgical system
Ibrahim Nassour, M.D. (right), prepares to perform a procedure using the da Vinci 5 surgical robot. (Photo by Nate Guidry)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. 鈥� BOB体育 Shands Hospital is among a number of hospitals around the nation now using the latest breakthrough in robotic surgery to improve patient outcomes, the da Vinci 5 surgical robot.
Da Vinci 5 鈥� an advanced version of previous surgical system models 鈥� helps surgeons improve their view and precision when performing deep reconstruction in the body. It uses 3D vision, a magnified view, and robotic and computer assistance to streamline operations.
Less invasive surgical procedures are better for patients, allowing for more comfort and quicker recoveries. Some 14 million surgical procedures have been completed using former generations of da Vinci technology.
Ibrahim Nassour, M.D., a cancer specialist and surgical oncologist at BOB体育, said the da Vinci 5 benefits surgery.
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 an interesting improvement. I can control everything through the console,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a more organized and integrated system, which allows more efficient flow in the (operating room) and potentially faster operation.鈥�
Da Vinci 5 also addresses surgical ergonomics. Traditional surgical practices strain surgeons鈥� backs and necks, which can shorten their careers. This new technology allows surgeons to sit more comfortably, reducing fatigue and opening the door to the potential for use in more in-depth operations.
鈥淟ess fatigue may lead to shorter surgical and anesthesia times that are a benefit to the surgeon and patient,鈥� Nassour said.
The whole system is impressive, Nassour said. The three-component system, consisting of a computing tower; a patient cart and table; and a console, addresses the needs of both the patient and the surgeon.
The new system offers the potential for what the manufacturer calls 鈥淔orce Feedback鈥� 鈥� a technology that allows surgeons to sense the force being exerted on tissue. That could minimize tissue trauma and complications, Nassour said.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited that UF can offer patients leading-edge surgery using the newest version of the Da Vinci robot,鈥� Nassour said. 鈥淭he uses for robot will include a wide variety of general surgery cases, including complex surgical oncology operations, such as pancreatic and liver surgery, as well as gynecological and urological operations.鈥�
in St. Augustine also began using the da Vinci 5 surgical robot earlier this year.