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Set-up and docking of the da Vinci surgical system: prospective analysis of initial experience
Pouya Iranmanesh1, Philippe Morel, Oliver J Wagner
1Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland.
Background:
Set-up and docking of the da Vinci surgical system are assumed to extend overall operating times. We hypothesized that these tasks could be achieved in adequate times. Therefore, a prospective analysis of set-up and docking times of the da Vinci Surgical System was conducted.
Methods:
We prospectively analysed set-up and docking times with the da Vinci surgical system in our division.
Results:
Ninety-six patients were operated on over 30 months in our institution. Median set-up time was 22 (range 9-50) min and median docking time was 10 (range 2-70) min. Surgeons with previous docking experience were significantly faster than inexperienced surgeons: 8 (range 2-50) vs. 17.5 (range 10-70) min. Both set-up and docking showed a fast learning curve.
Conclusion:
The data support the conclusion that both set-up and docking of the robot can be achieved in adequate times and have a low impact on overall operating time.
