Inside the world of a robotic surgeon

Many of the worlds top surgeons are learning firsthand what they can do with surgical robots and its unlocking a new era in health care. Subscribe here: For a patient facing an operation, the thought of surgical robotic systems might seem intimidating at first. But some of the worlds top surgeons count on this technology and its making key procedures much less invasive. Surgical robotic systems, such as the da Vinci surgical system, can allow doctors to get the same job done with smaller incisions than what is traditionally required. These advanced systems use small instruments with greater range of motion, control, and dexterity than human hands, to help doctors achieve high levels of precision. Intuitive, the company behind the da Vinci system, provides intensive educational programs for surgeons in training which include proctoring with a surgeon, telepresence with a mentor during surgery, and a comprehensive online curriculu