 The use of the da Vinci® Surgical System for the treatment of pediatric patients is one of the most compelling applications of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The minimization of trauma, incision size and the resulting scarring are significant advantages provided by a less invasive surgical approach. The da Vinci® System provides the further advantages of a motion scaling and tremor reduction that are critical in work in and around the small anatomical structures of infants and children.
Children's hospitals throughout the world are successfully integrating robotics into their practice, allowing them to perform better surgery and extend the benefits of minimally invasive procedures to children and their families.
Surgeon Benefits-
Enhanced 3D visualization
- Improved dexterity
- Increased range of motion
- Improved access
- Procedure conversion to MIS increases procedure value
Patient Benefits-
Shorter hospital stay
- Less post-operative pain
- Less risk of infection
- Less blood loss and need for transfusions
- Less scarring and improved cosmesis
- Faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities
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