da Vinci® Surgeon Perspectives
Surgeon perspective on minimally invasive surgery and the enabling characteristics of the da Vinci Surgical System.
Dr. Douglas Murphy on the superior patient outcomes he achieves in mitral valve repair.
Douglas A. Murphy, M.D., Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Louis Brunsting on his experience with da Vinci cardiac revascularization, working with cardiologists and enabling a superior patient experience.
Dr. Louis Brunsting, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates, P.L.L.C.
Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Mark Talamini on the advantages that da Vinci's 3D visualization and wristed instruments bring to the surgeon.
Mark Talamini, M.D., F.A.C.S
Professor of Surgery; Chairman, Department of Surgery
University of California, San Diego, California
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. The clinical information and opinions, including any inaccuracies expressed in this material by patients or doctor about da Vinci Surgery are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice provided by your doctor. All people depicted unless otherwise noted are models. © 2011 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved. Intuitive, Intuitive Surgical, da Vinci, da Vinci S, da Vinci Si, Single-Site, InSite, TilePro and EndoWrist are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
*Compared to open surgery