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Minimally invasive surgery (also known as MIS, laparoscopic, or endoscopic surgery) allows physicians to perform many types of surgical procedures through 1-2 cm incisions. For most patients, a minimally invasive approach offers substantially less pain, less blood loss and a much shorter recovery. Other advantages include reduced need for blood transfusions, minimal scarring, less risk of infection, shorter hospital stays and quicker return to normal activities.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Surgeons at Penrose Hospital are now using the da Vinci® Surgical System to perform robotic-assisted heart surgeries as well as prostatectomies, leading the way in state-of-the-art technology.
By dramatically enhancing visualization, precision, control and dexterity, the da Vinci® System overcomes the limitations of traditional laparoscopic technology, helping physicians to perform complex surgery in a manner never before experienced. With enhanced surgical capabilities, physicians are now able to extend the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to the broadest possible range of patients.
"The da Vinci provides the power and ability of a computer between me and the patient," said Dr. John Mehall, M.D., PSF's Medical Director of Cardiovascular Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery. "I can see better and do more ... all without opening the patient's chest, and by controlling the instrumentation from the outside. The recovery time is also much quicker and gets people on their feet faster."
Enabling Technology
The da Vinci Surgical System consists of an ergonomically designed surgeon’s console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and proprietary EndoWrist® Instruments. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology, the surgeon’s hand movements are scaled, filtered and seamlessly translated into precise movements of the EndoWrist Instruments.
The System cannot be programmed, nor can it make decisions on its own. The da Vinci System requires that every surgical maneuver be performed with direct input from our surgeons.
The da Vinci Surgical System has been successfully used in tens of thousands of minimally invasive procedures worldwide.
Helpful Links
PSF Heart Institute
Urological Associates
Intuitive Surgical
Contact Us
For more information on robotic-assisted heart surgeries at Penrose Hospital, call (719) 473-3550; for prostate surgeries, call (719) 634-1994.
