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Set‐up and docking of the da Vinci ® surgical system: prospective analysis of initial experience
Author(s) -
Iranmanesh Pouya,
Morel Philippe,
Wagner Oliver J.,
Inan Ihsan,
Pugin François,
Hagen Monika E.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the international journal of medical robotics and computer assisted surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.556
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1478-596X
pISSN - 1478-5951
DOI - 10.1002/rcs.288
Subject(s) - docking (animal) , surgical robot , computer science , simulation , robot , medicine , artificial intelligence , nursing
Background Set‐up and docking of the da Vinci ® surgical system are assumed to extend overall operating times. We hypothesized that these tasks could be achieved in adequate times. Therefore, a prospective analysis of set‐up and docking times of the da Vinci ® Surgical System was conducted. Methods We prospectively analysed set‐up and docking times with the da Vinci surgical system in our division. Results Ninety‐six patients were operated on over 30 months in our institution. Median set‐up time was 22 (range 9–50) min and median docking time was 10 (range 2–70) min. Surgeons with previous docking experience were significantly faster than inexperienced surgeons: 8 (range 2–50) vs. 17.5 (range 10–70) min. Both set‐up and docking showed a fast learning curve. Conclusion The data support the conclusion that both set‐up and docking of the robot can be achieved in adequate times and have a low impact on overall operating time. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.