Robotic Surgery
At Saint Alphonsus, our minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery offers greater precision through smaller incisions. That means quicker recoveries, less complications, and better overall outcomes for our patients. We are proud to offer the Treasure Valley and Eastern Oregon the latest in robotic surgical options.
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The Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Less Invasive
Smaller entry points into the body compared to traditional surgery.
Less Pain
Less discomfort following surgery due to minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
Less Scarring
Smaller incisions mean more discreet scars.
Less Risk of Complications
Greater precision decreases blood loss and likelihood of complications.
Less Time Recovering
Smaller incisions mean shorter hospital stays, quicker healing, and getting back to what you love sooner.
More Clarity
Magnified 3D imaging helps surgeons see more of what they need to see.
More Precision
Improved accuracy means more improved outcomes.
Meet da Vinci 5
Developed by Intuitive, the da Vinci 5 is the latest, most advanced robotic surgical system designed to transform surgery for better outcomes, efficiency, and insights. The da Vinci 5 brings enhancements that elevate the surgeon's vision and ability to feel tension on tissue – helping to reduce tissue trauma for patients. And with more than 10,000 times the computing power than the previous model, the da Vinci 5 delivers even more valuable insights to help us understand surgical performance like never before.
The da Vinci robot consists of three components – the vision cart, which makes communication between components possible; the surgeon console, where the instruments are controlled; and the patient cart, which is positioned alongside the bed and holds the camera and instruments.
How Does it Work?
Your surgeon is with you in the operating room, seated at the da Vinci system console. The console gives your surgeon control of instruments he or she uses to perform your surgery.
The da Vinci vision system delivers 3D high-definition views, giving your surgeon a crystal-clear view of the surgical area that is magnified 10 times to what the human eye sees.
Your surgeon uses tiny instruments that move like a human hand but with a far greater range of motion. The system’s built-in tremor-filtration technology helps your surgeon move each instrument with smooth precision.