Garfield Medical Center acquires the da Vinci® Surgical System
Monterey Park, CA - Garfield Medical Center has acquired the da Vinci® Surgical System—
a robotic surgical system with 3D HD vision. The system provides surgeons
with an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional
laparoscopy, putting a surgeon’s hands at the controls of a state-of-the-art
robotic platform.
The da Vinci system gives surgeons unparalleled precision, dexterity and
control that enable a minimally invasive approach for many complex surgical
procedures while minimizing blood loss and the time a patient needs to
stay in the hospital. “We are very excited to be able to offer advanced
minimally-invasive robotic surgery to the communities that we serve,”
said Patrick Petre, Garfield Medical Center CEO. “Less pain, less
blood loss and scarring, shorter recovery time and in some cases, better
clinical outcomes… the numerous benefits to the patient solidified
our decision to acquire the system.”
Core technologies for the da Vinci systems include advanced 3D HD visualization
with up to 10x magnification, offering surgeons an immersive view of the
operative field; EndoWrist® instrumentation, providing surgeons with
natural dexterity and range of motion far greater than even the human
hand; and Intuitive® motion technology, which replicates the operative
experience and control of open surgery by preserving natural eye-hand-instrument
alignment and intuitive instrument control.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System
when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary.
Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every
individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well
as their risks and benefits.
About the da Vinci® Surgical System
The da Vinci Surgical System is a breakthrough robotic platform designed
to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. The da
Vinci System consists of an ergonomic 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 da Vinci System is designed to scale, filter and
seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand movements into more precise
movements of the EndoWrist instruments. The net result is an intuitive
interface with breakthrough surgical capabilities. By providing surgeons
with superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and
ergonomic comfort, the da Vinci Surgical System makes it possible for
more surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures involving complex
dissection or reconstruction. This ultimately raises the standard of care
for complex surgeries, translating into numerous potential patient benefits,
including less pain, a shorter recovery and quicker return to normal daily
activities. More information is available at
www.intuitivesurgical.com and
www.davincisurgery.com.
