Dubbed a "Super Robot," Da Vinci Xi boasts superior technology compared to previous generations of Da Vinci robots, capable of assisting in over 120 complex surgical procedures across various specialties such as urology and nephrology, head and neck surgery, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, and gynecology, creating a "revolution" in minimally invasive surgery.
“Da Vinci Xi is not just a support tool, but an extension of the doctor's arm, helping to perform surgeries that were once considered impossible, bringing safe, effective results and rapid recovery,” shared Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Le Chuyen, Director of the Urology - Nephrology - Andrology Center, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, who has performed more than 200 surgeries using the Da Vinci robot.
Modern technology expands the boundaries of surgery.
The distinctive feature of the Da Vinci Xi robot is its integrated touchscreen display, which allows surgeons to select the necessary surgical area and optimal approach, personalizing the procedure for each operation. Advanced software automatically adjusts images, assists in instrument navigation, and minimizes damage to healthy tissue. Voice guidance makes operation easier for surgeons, especially in complex cases.
The robotic arm is designed to be slender, with a distance between the arms of only 6cm – 2cm smaller than the previous generation, suitable for the Vietnamese physique. This allows surgeons to place trocars in a straight line instead of fanning out, making manipulation easier, minimizing the risk of collisions, and reducing damage to surrounding tissues and blood vessels. Any robotic arm can be fitted with a camera, allowing doctors to freely change the viewing angle within the surgical area, improving accuracy and flexibility in surgical procedures.
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The surgeon controls the Da Vinci Xi robot via a touchscreen. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital. |
Each arm is capable of rotating 540 degrees thanks to human wrist simulation technology, allowing doctors to easily manipulate deep, narrow, and hard-to-reach surgical areas, performing sophisticated techniques that traditional endoscopy or older generation robots struggle to achieve.
The Da Vinci Xi is also the first generation of Da Vinci robots to integrate a welding and hemostasis handle, allowing for immediate tissue removal and hemostasis without changing instruments, minimizing blood loss. This technology is particularly beneficial for elderly patients, those with complex underlying conditions, or those requiring intervention in difficult-to-reach locations, thanks to its ability to reduce bleeding, postoperative pain, and recovery time.
 The Da Vinci Xi robotic arm is slender and exceptionally flexible compared to previous generations, allowing access to a wider range of surgical areas. (Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital) |
The Da Vinci Xi robot also offers superior precision thanks to the surgeon's control panel, allowing them to observe the entire surgical field via a high-resolution 3D screen. The control panel also enables the surgeon to adjust the viewing angle, magnification, and utilize the system's vibration filtering capabilities, resulting in stable and highly accurate surgical procedures while minimizing fatigue during prolonged surgeries.
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Shortly after its launch, the medical team at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has applied the Da Vinci Xi "Super Robot" in many complex surgical procedures.
A typical case is the surgical removal of a suspected cancerous kidney tumor for patient D.QT (75 years old, from Hau Giang ). Mr. T was diagnosed with a tumor located close to the renal vein, a complex location prone to bleeding and damage to healthy tissue. He also had a history of multiple surgeries (adrenal gland tumor, colon polyp removal), and an incomplete bowel rotation malformation with the entire bowel lying above the liver, covering up to the diaphragm.
Associate Professor, Doctor Vu Le Chuyen, who directly controlled the robot during the surgery, said that without the support of the "Super Robot," creating a retroperitoneal space to access the tumor would have been almost impossible. Mr. T received robotic assistance in the surgery to completely remove the tumor, preserving maximum kidney function. Just one day later, he was able to sit up and walk gently, with a small incision, minimal pain, and a good recovery.
 MSc. Dr. Le Thi Ngoc Hang, PhD. Dr. Nguyen Anh Dung, and Dr. Tran Cong Quyen (from left to right) congratulate a healthy patient on their discharge from the hospital after 5 days of surgery to remove a lung tumor using the Da Vinci Xi robotic system. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital |
In another case, Mr. H (66 years old) was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Duc, Head of the Urology Department at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, used the Da Vinci Xi robotic system to remove the entire malignant tumor with millimeter precision, eradicating the cancer completely, preserving the patient's physiological function, and minimizing complications. Mr. H recovered quickly, and after only 48 hours, he was able to resume almost normal activities.
Previously, Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City had received approval from the Ministry of Health for 59 robotic surgical procedures across major specialties. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quang Binh, Director of Professional Services at Tam Anh General Hospital, stated that the deployment of the Da Vinci Xi robot not only improves the quality of treatment but also affirms the position of Vietnamese healthcare on the world map.
"We aim to build a modern surgical system where every operating room has a robot and every doctor is proficient in this technology, on par with countries with advanced medical systems such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea," said Associate Professor Tran Quang Binh.
With the Da Vinci Xi robotic system at Tam Anh General Hospital, patients in Vietnam now have the opportunity to access advanced surgical methods right in the country, instead of having to go abroad at exorbitant costs.
Source: https://baophapluat.vn/sieu-robot-da-vinci-xi-hien-dai-nhat-dong-nam-a-co-mat-tai-tp-hcm-post547125.html
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