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Clinical Validation

"Robotic technology and the introduction of the 4th arm enhance the performance of thoracic surgical procedures. It converses a one handed surgeon to a two handed surgeon plus assistant, which leads to a decrease in procedure time, earlier discharge, less pain and quicker return to daily activities of my patients."

K. Adam Lee, MD
Cleveland Clinic, Florida

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Thoracic Applications

Robotic-assisted technology has had a profound impact on the practice of thoracic surgery, particularly for surgical procedures performed on the lungs and esophagus. With the use of the da Vinci® System, thymectomies and other traumatic procedures can be performed through small incisions without spreading or cutting the ribs, thereby minimizing blood loss, pain and scarring. Data suggests that recovery time, pain and trauma are reduced significantly through this less invasive approach.

Representative Procedures

  • da Vinci Thymectomy
  • da Vinci Lobectomy
  • da Vinci Esophagectomy
  • da Vinci Mediastinal Tumor Resection