Robotic Surgery

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Get a close-up look at the latest medical technology in Live From… Robotic Surgery. Classes watch as surgeons at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center use the da Vinci Surgical System to perform minimally invasive procedures such as myomectomies and hysterectomies. Students gain in-depth knowledge of new surgical techniques and are introduced to careers in biomedical engineering and robotics, which will have a significant impact on the future of medicine.

Precision tools

Surgical robots are increasingly common in modern operating rooms, where there's a growing trend towards minimally invasive surgery. On the right: A surgeon views the surgical field at a 3D monitor and uses hands-on master controls to direct the da Vinci Surgical System, while the scrub nurse assists with the instruments. Photo©2007 Intuitive Surgical Inc.

Talk to the Doctor

Michael C. Pitter, MD, Chief of Gynecological Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, answers questions during an operation.

Did you know?

In the United States, more than 600,000 hysterectomy operations are performed each year, making it the second-most common surgical procedure.