ROBOTIC
REVOLUTIONISING LIVING DONATION : A WORLD-FIRST IN ROBOTIC SURGERY
VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center is the first transplant centre in the world to use a technology that ensures living donors can go back to their lives faster and without complication . In the quest to encourage living donation , surgeons performed the world ’ s first living donor liver retrieval ( hepatectomy ) using state-of-the-art robotic technology . This groundbreaking achievement
marks a significant leap in minimally invasive transplant surgery , setting a new standard for precision , safety and care for living donors .
“ Living organ donors are the true heroes . It is of the utmost importance that we take every step to make their experience as comfortable as possible . With this robot , we can achieve that goal and save more lives ,” said David
Bruno , MD , FACS , Director of Hume- Lee Transplant Center .
The robot , da Vinci 5 , offers the latest advancements to surgeons so that they may deliver an unparalleled experience for living donors . From smaller incisions and faster recovery times to reduced discomfort and improved cosmetic outcomes , this revolutionary technology transforms what it means to give the gift of life .
With Seung Duk Lee , M . D , PhD . at the controls , the robot ’ s four arms carry a camera scope and instruments into the body via four small punctures to remove a part of the living donor ’ s liver . The camera provides magnification of up to 10 times the human eye , pinpointing accuracy and stability in moving tissue and making incisions .
“ The da Vinci 5 is truly the future of living donor surgery . Its advanced technology allows us to perform complex procedures with less impact on the donor . With this robot , we ’ ll see faster recoveries , minimal scarring , and an overall improved experience for our donors ,” said Seung Duk Lee , MD , PhD , Associate Surgical Director of living liver donor transplant . �
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