Robotic Splenectomy
Splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your spleen. The spleen is an organ that sits under your rib cage on the upper left side of your abdomen. It helps fight infection and filters unneeded material, such as old or damaged blood cells. With the da Vinci Surgical System, Dr. Olson operates through just a few small incisions. The da Vinci System features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand. As a result, da Vinci enables surgeons to operate with enhanced vision, precision and control.
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This video covers robotic splenectomy using the da Vinci Surgical System. It describes splenectomy as removal of the spleen, the spleen's role in fighting infection and filtering old or damaged blood cells, and how the robotic system lets the surgeon operate through a few small incisions with a magnified 3D vision system and wristed instruments.
Key points
- Splenectomy is surgical removal of the spleen, which sits under the rib cage on the upper left of the abdomen
- The spleen helps fight infection and filters unneeded material such as old or damaged blood cells
- The da Vinci system operates through a few small incisions
- It features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments
- Enhanced vision, precision and control are described
Video Overview
This video presents “Robotic Splenectomy” — Splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your spleen. The spleen is an organ that sits under your rib cage on the upper left side of your abdomen. It helps fight infection and filters unneeded material, such as old or damaged blood. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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