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    How does the da Vinci surgical system work to treat gynaecological patients?

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  • Dr Lanziz Homar

    Gynaecologist, Gynaecologist - Infertility (IVF) Specialist, Obstetrician

    Dr Lanziz Homar is an Australian-trained, fully qualified specialist in obstetrics, gynaecology, and fertility and IVF care. With over 20 years of medical experience and … View Profile

    The da Vinci surgical system uses three components for optimal minimally invasive surgery.

    Surgeon Console

    During the operation, the surgeon is in the operating room with you sitting in the surgeon console. The surgeon console features ergonomic hand and foot controls that allow the surgeon to manipulate the robotic arms and instruments. The console provides a high-definition, 3D view of the surgical site through a stereoscopic viewer, allowing the surgeon to see detailed images in real-time that are magnified to 10 times more than what human eyes can see.

    The surgeon uses the hand and foot controls to manoeuvre the robotic arms and instruments with precision, mimicking the movements of their hands with greater dexterity. The console also includes controls for adjusting camera settings, such as zoom and focus, to optimise visualisation of the surgical site.

    Vision Cart

    The vision cart houses the components responsible for providing visualisation during the surgery. It contains the camera system, which consists of high-definition cameras attached to the robotic arms that capture images of the surgical site. The vision cart processes the images captured by the cameras and transmits them to the surgeon console in real-time. It also includes lighting systems and other imaging technologies to enhance visualisation and provide clear, detailed images of the surgical site. The vision cart enables the surgeon to accurately assess and navigate the anatomy during the procedure.

    Patient Cart

    The patient cart is positioned near the operating table and holds the robotic arms and surgical instruments that are used during the procedure. It consists of four robotic arms, each equipped with specialised surgical instruments. The robotic arms are inserted into the surgical site through small incisions, allowing the surgeon to perform minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon controls the patient cart from the surgeon console, manipulating the robotic arms and instruments to perform precise surgical manoeuvres.

    The TOAG team care about the health and well-being of their patients. Robotic-assisted surgery offers a minimally invasive and highly beneficial surgical approach to complex procedures with enhanced precision and control, benefiting both patients and surgeons.

    Book a consultation today with Toowoomba Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

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