the da vinci surgical system is the most advanced platform for minimally invasive surgery available in the world today the integration of high resolution 3d vision wristed instruments and intuitive motion control enable the da vinci surgeon to transcend the limitations of conventional surgical technologies three network components comprise the da vinci surgical system an ergonomic surgeon's console a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms and a high-definition 3d vision system seated at the console the davinci surgeon views a remarkably clear 3d image of the surgical field the system scales filters and translates the movements of the surgeon's hands on the master controllers to four interactive robotic arms on the patient cart the precisely controlled micro movements of the davinci instruments are enabled by the computer processors of the system these dedicated processors perform millions of safety checks over the course of a procedure for enhanced surgical precision and control davinci endo wrist instruments are designed with a unique wristed architecture that provides seven degrees of freedom for a range of motion greater than even the human wrist this proprietary design enables surgical maneuvers impossible with conventional laparoscopic tools the system requires that every surgical maneuver is under the direct control of the surgeon redundant safety checks prevent autonomous movement of the instruments or the robotic arms the davinci s surgical system moves surgery forward with a new level of technical capability that enables minimally invasive surgery in complex procedures as never before da vinci provides a streamlined surgical experience that benefits the hospital the surgeon the or team and most importantly the patient