Meet da Vinci® Patients
These stories reveal the real-life experiences of people who have faced potentially life-threatening conditions. Each one provides a window into the potential benefits of minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System.
da Vinci Prostatectomy vs. Brachytherapy (Radiation)
"Not only do I treat patients using da Vinci Prostatectomy... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. When I looked at what I had been doing, at the outcomes of my patients, it was a no-brainer... I knew that I would go forward with the da Vinci Prostatectomy."
Dr. James Porter, MD
da Vinci Physician and Patient
"A little over two and a half years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer..."
Dennis Murray, High School Superintendent
da Vinci Prostatectomy Patient
Perris, California
"Being a competitive tennis professional player all my life , I had been used to being in tough situations. When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August, 2006, I was devastated ! I made up my mind that this disease would not beat me..."
Roy Emerson, Tennis Legend
da Vinci Prostatectomy Patient
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da Vinci Hysterectomy
"I had my son's third birthday party, with the works, four days (after the procedure).I was a little slow, but, you know,I would have still been in the hospital if I'd had a traditional hysterectomy."
Christina Clark-Zoltek, Kindergarten Teacher, Mother
da Vinci Hysterectomy Patient, to resolve cervical cancer
Kinston, NC
"It's mind-boggling to me that I had a total hysterectomy and in less than 24 hours I was headed home. I don't even feel like I've had surgery. As a nurse, I'm thinking every woman should receive this type of care."
Sylvia Tippett, Orthopedic Nurse
da Vinci Hysterectomy Patient, to resolve uterine cancer
North Carolina
"There was no pain from the procedure and it was one week ago today and I can't even tell I had the procedure..."
Karina O., Full-time Mother and Wife
da Vinci Hysterectomy patient, to resolve a uterine condition
Orange, California
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While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.