da Vinci surgery
Pronunciation: dah VIN-chee
Robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System platform.
Full Definition
Da Vinci surgery refers to robot-assisted minimally invasive surgical procedures performed using the da Vinci Surgical System, manufactured by Intuitive Surgical. The system consists of a surgeon console, patient-side cart with robotic arms, and high-definition 3D vision system. The surgeon controls the robotic instruments from a console, providing enhanced precision, dexterity, and visualization. The system translates the surgeon's hand movements into precise micro-movements of the instruments inside the patient's body through small incisions.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize 'da Vinci' as a proper noun referring to the surgical system; lowercase 'da' follows the artist's name convention.
In Context
- "The prostatectomy was performed using da Vinci surgery for improved nerve sparing." — Patient consultation
- "Da Vinci surgery offers tremor filtration and motion scaling for delicate procedures." — Medical device review