da Vinci S - the new guy on the block
The Royal Marsden is now the proud owner of one of the most technologically advanced surgical systems in the world – the da Vinci S robot.
This pioneering piece of equipment is modernising the way the hospital carries out minimally invasive surgery. The state-of-the-art da Vinci uses robotic arms to carry out keyhole surgery, resulting in faster recovery and shorter hospital stays for patients.
Its main job is to perform prostatectomies.
The Royal Marsden’s surgical team can now use the robot’s extended vision, higher magnification and 3D imagery to give them even greater precision in their work.
Surgery is performed through small ports rather than large incisions, with the surgeon operating the instruments attached to the robot’s arms from a console.
With its 3-D view, the Robot aids the surgeon in more easily identifying vital anatomical detail such as the delicate nerves and blood vessels surrounding the surgical site
It is expected that computer-assisted technology will lead to dramatic advances in minimally invasive surgery, which could in turn revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered.
And our leading-edge operating theatres has video-link facilities to ensure that cancer surgeons of the future, both at The Royal Marsden and elsewhere, can learn the latest techniques from our leading surgeons.
By taking a leading role in the development of minimally invasive techniques, our surgeons have the potential to make significant improvements in the treatment of not only Royal Marsden patients, but also cancer patients around the world.