Da Vinci Surgical System on Review

This is a very sophisticated machine no doubt. But allegedly, many of its results have been spectacularly disastrous.

The Da Vinci surgical system allows surgeons to operate from a distance through a control panel. By looking into a couple of stereo eyepieces and using foot pedals and hand controls, an operating surgeon is able to navigate the arm of the robot. This is possible since the robotic arm is equipped with cameras and surgical tools. The Da Vinci promises surgery that is less invasive, recovery time that is quicker and a motions benefit way beyond what a human hand can do.

All these benefits, however, have drawbacks. Many complications that are very serious and are possibly life-threatening have been attributed to the Da Vinci surgical system.  The device is said to be defective; the learning curve in operating the device is allegedly way too steep.

Da Vinci Allegedly Offers no Distinct Advantage

From the Da Vinci company website, the device is trumpeted as an alternative surgery that is minimally invasive for treating various health conditions. These conditions include: obesity, kidney disorders, heavy uterine bleeding, endometriosis, coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer among many other diseases.

However, over time, a lot of people began asking if real benefits over traditional surgery exist from the Da Vinci surgical system. For instance, both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Kaiser Foundation have cast doubt on the system. Further, the Journal of Clinical Oncology January 2012 issue has stated that it seems using the device has no distinct advantage over traditional surgery. To note, a surgery via the robot costs $1,300.

Da Vinci is linked to Many Complications

Worse, many patients have not been warned adequately. They do not know that it takes some time before a surgeon becomes proficient in using the device. And that while the surgeon is learning the dangers of serious injuries that could be life-threatening abound. Some of these are:

-        Tears or punctures
-        More surgery
-        Surgical burns
-        Fatal complications

Getting Proper Compensation for Da Vinci Injuries

Individuals who have been experiencing problems due to the Da Vinci surgical system has an option of seeking financial relief through a Da Vinci surgical system lawsuit. Getting the merits of one’s case evaluated by an experienced personal injury lawyer is a good start. Those who suffer need not look very far to get their lawsuit over the Da Vinci surgical system moving. Sites such as www.rotlaw.com , a service-website of RLG (Rottenstein Law Group), offer legal evaluations online at no cost.

This is one powerful cutting device. Wielding it improperly could be deadly.