More about the Da Vinci system: revolution in minimally invasive surgery

The da Vinci System is the latest and most recent evolution in minimally invasive surgery. Equipped with high-definition 3D vision, it enables the surgeon to perform complex procedures using a minimally invasive approach. As Dr. Gonzalo Sanz Pérez, urologist and currently medical director of the Marbella Premium Clinic, explains, the main advantage of this system is that it offers greater precision for the surgeon, which translates into better results for the patient.

The da Vinci robotic surgery is the perfect synthesis of the advantages of open surgery and laparoscopy. The advantages of operating with the da Vinci robot are:

  • The risks associated with conventional open surgery are minimized, as well as possible human error, thanks to the safety systems implemented in the processor. Therefore, we can say that it offers greater safety.
  • Robotic surgery is less invasive, since small incisions are made through which the robot’s surgical arms operate; it leads to fewer post-operative complications: less risk of bleeding, less pain and less scarring.
  • Greater precision, since the Da Vinci robot allows the surgeon to operate in areas that are difficult to access. The high magnification capability of the console provides perfect visibility in three dimensions so that the surgeon can perform microsurgical incisions, which is virtually impossible in open or laparoscopic surgery.

In addition, as it is a minimally invasive procedure, recovery is usually faster and the hospital stay shorter than when the Radical Prostatectomy is performed with normal surgery. The doctor indicates that the hospital stay is reduced to 4-5 days as opposed to the 10 days of admission of conventional operations.

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On the other hand, the rate of preservation of urinary continence is higher than 90%, provided that the prostate situation allows it, while the recovery of erection is also preserved in the great majority of cases. Therefore, there is a better prognosis in the preservation of erectile potency and urinary continence.

The advantages of the use of the da Vinci robot provide the surgeon with greater safety in the surgical technique, but also ensure a prompt and safe recovery to the patient.