Essays Tagged: "Da Vinci Surgical System"

Robots in Surgical Procedures

too many surgical robots to name so the two main advanced robotic systems used in surgery are: The Da Vinci Surgical System- allows the performance of complex laparoscopic procedures with the used of ... ing a life. By using these robotic techniques it allows the surgical procedure to be less risky and dangerous with its ability to have much greater controlling precision and strength than human beings ...

(2 pages) 40 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Artificial Intelligence

Telemedicine and Remote Surgery in the Canadian Health Environment

understand telemedicine technologies and to examine telemedicine capabilities that are used in Canada. Telemedicine is defined as "..the use of electronic information, imaging and communication techn ... support health care when distance separates the participants." 1 This includes transmitting voice, data, images and patient vitals. Remote surgery involves remote manipulation of medical equipment to ...

(15 pages) 76 0 3.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Minimally Invasive Robotic Laser Surgery in 2028

ving lasers and robots.One such cutting-edge present technology that this paper will explore is the da Vinci Surgical Robotic System [1], which is being used at Johns Hopkins [2]. This system performs ... d saves lives. In the future, robotic surgery will become more advanced, as sensory feedback in the da Vinci system could be a future breakthrough that could revolutionize the whole concept of robotic ...

(12 pages) 39 0 0.0 Nov/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology