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Research and innovation help to improve existing technology. Robotic surgery is rapidly becoming the first choice in the USA, so use of the robot in Oxford benefits technology in the UK - through clinical trials and informs policy making within the UK.
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Situation
The da Vinci robot was developed to overcome limitations of minimally invasive surgery. Potential benefits to patients include: Shorter hospital stay Less blood loss and fewer transfusions Less pain and scarring, and faster post‚Äêoperative recovery Quicker return to normal activities
Solution
Instead of directly moving the instruments the surgeon uses a computer console to manipulate the instruments attached to multiple robot arms and the computer translates the surgeon’s movements, which are then carried out on the patient by the robot. This allows the surgeon to use the most delicate of procedures.