The da Vinci surgical system consists of surgeon's console, a patient's bed with four robot arms, a 3D high-performance vision for surgeon to carry out operations, and proprietary instruments that controls the robot arms remotely. This surgical system provides intuitive interface with breakthrough surgical capabilities.
Hardware
Monitors, sensors, robot arms, and controlling instruments
Software
In the da Vinci system, combination of special software is used to allow surgeon to remotely control and conduct surgery in precision.
IT Issues
Equality of access (as the system is very expensive. The number of people or organization that can purchase the system is limited)
One advantage of the system is the minimal invasive access. Unlike the traditional surgery, it leaves very small scars, which then allows reduced pain and earlier mobility. Using the high-performance robot arms, the surgery can be carried out very precisely and accurately.
