Robotics Photos

Robotic assisted surgery offers numerous potential benefits over open surgery:

Reduced pain and trauma to the body

Less blood loss and need for transfusions

Less risk of infection

Shorter hospital stay

Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities

Less scarring

Sanford da Vinci System

The robotic surgical system at work at Sanford USD Medical Center.



da Vinci S Surgeon Console - Front

Through the console, the surgeon controls all actions of the surgical system through corresponding hand and foot controls.

EndoWrist & Surgeon Hands

The patented EndoWrist Instruments reproduce the full range of mation and dexterity of the surgeon's hand., providing precision, flexibility and the ability to fluidly rotate instruments more than 360 degrees through tiny incisions.

Operating Room Layout Using da Vinci Surgical System

A look at the layout of the surgical system and surgical team in the operating room.