da Vinci® Surgical System
If you or a loved one need surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all of your medical options, including the most effective, least invasive surgical treatments available. The da Vinci® surgical program at Inova is the state-of-the-art alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional minimally invasive surgery. Your surgeon's hands are at the controls of a robotic platform so refined that even the most complex, delicate procedures can be performed through very small incisions with unmatched precision.
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Now available at three Inova locations
Available procedures
Inova's surgical teams perform da Vinci robotic surgery for the following types of procedures:
da Vinci for urologic procedures
da Vinci for gynecologic procedures
- Hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus to treat a wide variety of uterine conditions)
- Myomectomy (a uterine-preserving, minimally invasive procedure for uterine fibroids)
- Pelvic support procedures such as sacrocolpopexy (a technique used for treating uterine or vaginal prolapse)
da Vinci for cardiac and thoracic procedures
da Vinci for pediatric procedures
- Lung resection (removal of a portion or the entire lobe of lung)
- Mediastinal tumor resection (removal of a mass within the chest)
- Nissen fundoplication (surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux)
- Splenectomy (removal of the spleen)
da Vinci for head and neck cancers
- Cancer of the pharynx (pharyngeal cancer)
- Throat cancer
- Tongue cancer
- Tonsil cancer
Benefits of da Vinci at Inova
Tiny incisions, big benefits
Through tiny incisions as small as one to two centimeters, surgeons perform surgical procedures with incredible precision and control. And patients have a much greater likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent outcome. Benefits may include:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Less scarring
- Shorter recovery time
- A faster return to normal daily activities
- Better clinical outcomes
Inova as a da Vinci pioneer
In 2001, Inova pioneered the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery in the Washington, DC, metro area. Now we are the first to offer the newest da Vinci model – the Si – featuring 3-D vision for superior physician depth perception and visualization. Our commitment to offering the most innovative, patient-focused treatments is demonstrated by our continuously highly patient satisfaction scores. Inova performs more da Vinci procedures each year than any other hospital in Northern Virginia. That means our unparalleled expertise creates the best possible surgical experience for you.
