da Vinci® vs. Laparoscopy vs. Open Surgery

The following table displays patient outcomes for hysterectomy for benign gynecologic conditions. As you can see, da Vinci Hysterectomy shows measurable advantages as compared to both traditional open surgery performed through a large abdominal incision and conventional minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (referred to as laparoscopy).

What does the data mean to you?

da Vinci Hysterectomy can reduce hospital stay, minimize blood loss, and reduce the risk of surgical complications compared to open abdominal surgery for benign gynecologic conditions.
When comparing the percent of patients who underwent open surgery for their hysterectomy, only 4% of them required open surgery with da Vinci compared to 20% with laparoscopy. This data demonstrates that da Vinci will enable gynecologists to treat even complex or more advanced conditions minimally invasively.
Unlike conventional laparoscopy, da Vinci allows gynecologists to treat patients with more advanced benign pathology, such as an enlarged uterus (e.g., due to fibroids) and pelvic adhesive disease (e.g., due to endometriosis or prior pelvic surgeries). This, in turn, will allow gynecologists to extend the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to more patient types.
Ultimately, da Vinci Surgery will allow gynecologists to perform fewer open abdominal surgeries for hysterectomy, while improving patient outcomes and allowing patients to get back to their lives faster.

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