Robotic Surgery at the Sheba Medical Center
Robotic Surgery at the Sheba Medical Center
The primary surgical system implemented at Sheba Medical Center is the Da Vinci robotic system. This system falls under the category of telesurgical devices, which indicated that a surgeon has the ability to direct the motions of the robot using specialized technology.
The Da Vinci System allows the surgeon to get closer to the surgical site than human vision permits, enabling the surgeon to facilitate complex surgery whilst using a minimally invasive approach.
The system is comprised of two separate but connected sections, namely the surgical arm and the viewing/control console.
Performing robotic surgery requires the attending surgeon to make three or four small incisions into the patient near the site under investigation.
The surgical arm is positioned directly over the patient during surgery. The arm consists of four stainless steel rods, which are held in place by the robot’s four arms. One of the rods has two endoscopic cameras inside – providing a stereoscopic image, whilst the other rods have surgical instruments that are used to dissect and suture the tissue.
Unlike in conventional surgery, no direct contact is required by the attending surgeon.

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