| | | | | April 21, 2010 | Australasian First - da Vinci surgery used to treat kidney cancer | | | | 
da Vinci Surgery for kidney cancer incorporates the best techniques of open surgery and applies them to a robotic-assisted, minimally invasive approach.
The da Vinci Surgical system was used in Victoria this week to perform the first a partial Nephrectomy in Australasia. Kidney surgery is traditionally performed using an open approach, meaning doctors must make a large incision in the abdomen. Another approach is conventional laparoscopy which is less invasive, but limits the doctor's dexterity, vision and control. The da Vinci’s enhanced 3D Vision, EndoWrist Instrumentation and Intuitive motion was used to bring the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to a patient requiring partial kidney removal. More cases are planed in the coming weeks.
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