Da vinci
Da Vinci
Da Vinci (pronounced dah-VEEN-chee) is a term often associated with Leonardo da Vinci, a renowned Italian polymath of the Renaissance period. However, in the medical field, it is commonly associated with the Da Vinci Surgical System, a robotic surgical system designed to facilitate complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach.
Etymology
The term "Da Vinci" is derived from the town of Vinci in the Tuscan region of Italy, where Leonardo was born. The Da Vinci Surgical System was named in honor of Leonardo da Vinci, who is credited with inventing the first robot and is also known for his anatomical studies.
Da Vinci Surgical System
The Da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system made by the American company Intuitive Surgical. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000. The system is controlled by a surgeon from a console and is designed to perform complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. The system is commonly used for prostatectomies, and cardiac valve repair and gynecologic surgical procedures.
Related Terms
- Robotic Surgery: A method to perform surgery using very small tools attached to a robotic arm.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: A type of surgery that is performed through small incisions.
- Laparoscopy: A surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen.
- Telemanipulation: The technique of manipulating the environment from a distance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Da vinci
- Wikipedia's article - Da vinci
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