The FDA has issued a final report on the small sample survey of surgeons who use the da Vinci Surgical System. The da Vinci Surgical System is a computer-assisted device designed to facilitate minimally invasive surgery. The survey was conducted to better understand the challenges of the system versus conventional surgical procedures. All surgeons reported that learning to use the system was the biggest challenge. Reported benefits of the system included fewer patient complications and shorter hospital stays. Suggestions for improving the system ranged from changes in the system design and training, to mounting the device on the ceiling to allow more space in smaller rooms.
[1] FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Surveillance and Biometrics, Medical Product Safety Network, Small Sample Survey - Final Report, Topic: da Vinci Surgical System (November 2013).
[1] FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Surveillance and Biometrics, Medical Product Safety Network, Small Sample Survey - Final Report, Topic: da Vinci Surgical System (November 2013).
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