- Gynecological Care
- da Vinci Robotic Surgery
- Obstetric Care
- Infertility
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Birth Control
- Osteoporosis
- Incontinence
Meet the da Vinci Surgeons.
G. Daniel Robison, IV, MD, FACOG (right)
Timothy L. Chase, MD, FACOG (left)
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Drs. Robison and Chase are co-directors of the Center for Robotic Surgery, as well as the Glen Meade Incontinence Center. Both have several years of experience and training with the da Vinci Surgical System.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robotic Surgery
Is the surgery actually being performed by a robot?
Absolutely not. At all times, the robot's "hands" are being controlled by the surgeon, with the system replicating the surgeon's movements in real time. The robot cannot be programmed, nor can it make decisions.
In what ways is the robotic system preferable to traditional surgery?
The miniaturized instruments allow access to the surgical site through tiny incisions, which are much smaller than incisions required with traditional open surgery. Smaller incisions are much less invasive, which means less pain, bleeding and complications, as well as a much quicker recovery time. Additionally, the wrist-like dexterity of the instruments provides for unmatched precision.
Can the surgeon feel what is happening inside the patient?
Throughout the procedure, the system provides some force feedback sensations to the surgeon. This, plus the enhanced vision provided by the high-resolution 3D view, is a substitute for tactile sensation.
How much training and experience do the physicians at Glen Meade Center for Robotic Surgery have?
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Drs. Robison and Chase have completed extensive additional training with the da Vinci Surgical System. They have been performing successful robotic surgery since 2009 and have completed over 100 robotic cases. Dr. Robison is also one of a select group of physicians nationwide who teaches other surgeons how to use the da Vinci robot.
Is telesurgery possible?
While it is theoretically possible, operating over long distances is not the primary focus of the da Vinci Surgical System and is not included with the current technology.
Why is this technology called the da Vinci Surgical System?
Like the system that bears his name, Leonardo da Vinci was well ahead of his time. His masterpieces showed remarkable anatomical accuracy and three-dimensional detail; benefits of the da Vinci system. Additionally, Leonardo da Vinci invented the first robot.
