Set-up and docking of the da Vinci® surgical system: prospective analysis of initial experience

✍ Scribed by Pouya Iranmanesh; Philippe Morel; Oliver J. Wagner; Ihsan Inan; François Pugin; Monika E. Hagen

• Publisher: Wiley (Robotic Publications)
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 104 KB
• Volume: 6
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1478-5951
• DOI: 10.1002/rcs.288

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

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.