Domain: Medical Technology“Robotics in Surgery”

Team: Sahar Hashmi, Cyndi Hernandez , Mario Montoya , Anando Chowdhury Technology Strategy for SDM 15.965

What does Robotic surgery mean?

• Conventional Laparoscopy– Surgeon using laparoscopes– Operates while standing – Using hand-held, long-shafted instruments, which have no

wrists. – Use a 2D video monitor to see an image of the target

anatomy. • Modification of the surgical procedure (Robotics)– providing surgeons with superior visualization– enhanced dexterity– greater accuracy and ergonomic comfort– Better outcome of some major surgeries

Da Vinci vs. Zeus (two Robotic systems by Intuitive Surgical, Inc)

• Zeus system in 1997• Da Vinci named after Leonardo da Vinci 1998• Da Vinci system progressed well and is now

one the most used system in the world• Zeus failed by 2003 and is now replaced by

Computer Motion

Questions to study!

• Why did Zeus fail and Da Vinci survive?• Will this innovative medical technology

revolutionize the world of surgery?• Why are some surgeons in big hospitals like

MGH reluctant to using this technology at this day and age?

• Are the companies (e.g. intuitive surgical) benefitting with this medical technology?

• What does the future hold for such technologies?

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