Frequently Asked Questions

The system is named after Leonardo da Vinci, the master from Italy who pioneered anatomical accuracy and designed the first conceptual robot, which he called “automata”.

The da Vinci Xi robotic surgical technique is a minimally invasive surgical approach that utilises a sophisticated robotic system to assist surgeons in performing complex procedures. The system cannot be programmed nor can it make decisions on its own. The da Vinci® System requires that every surgical manoeuvre be performed with direct input from the surgeon.

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The surgeon stands at a console in the operating room and controls robotic arms using a delicate system of hand controls, which includes a high-definition, three-dimensional camera and miniaturised tools. The surgeon operates the robotic arms using microscopic, carefully controlled incisions. The robotic camera allows the surgeon to see highly magnified images that have greater resolution and clarity than what can be seen with the naked eye.

Your surgeon is in control throughout the entire operation, and simply manipulates the robotic surgical system.

Like all surgical procedures, robotic surgery has some risk. Surgeons at FV Hospital are highly skilled, Intuitive-certified, who are experts in robotic-assisted surgery. They mitigate risks by standardising the operating room procedures and protocols, implementing strict training and credentialing guidelines for all medical and nursing staff, and maintaining operating room staff who are proficient with robotic technology and equipment.

At FV Hospital, our surgeons:

Da Vinci robotic surgery is often right for patients seeking minimally invasive options for both complex and many common procedures, offering benefits like smaller incisions, faster recovery, reduced pain, and lower risk of infection. FV robotic surgeons are available to discuss your diagnosis and outline exactly how the da Vinci Xi can be used to optimise your surgical outcome.

Robotic surgery is the most modern form of minimally invasive surgery (also called “keyhole surgery”), which refers to surgical procedures performed through tiny incisions instead of a large opening.

Both laparoscopic and robotic surgery are minimally invasive techniques using small incisions, but robotic surgery offers several advantages. The 3D high-definition visualisation surpasses standard laparoscopy’s 2D view. Robotic instruments provide greater dexterity with wristed movements impossible with straight laparoscopic tools. Surgeon ergonomics are improved with the seated console position. Hand tremor filtration and motion scaling enhance precision.

The da Vinci® Surgical System is the global standard for robotic-assisted surgery, with thousands of systems installed in leading medical centres across more than 70 countries. It is used extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and, in Asia, in countries like Japan, Singapore, Thailand and India.

In Vietnam, FV Hospital is among the pioneering hospitals to adopt the latest fourth-generation da Vinci Xi technology, bringing this international standard of precision care to our patients.