Anatomy - Docking DaVinci step by step

The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic-assisted surgical system that enables minimally invasive procedures with the highest precision and ergonomics. It consists of several functional units

• Ergonomic seated workstation for the surgeon.
• Two manually controlled hand grips (Master Controls) for precise movement transmission.
• Multiple foot pedals for:
• Camera switching,
• Activation of energy instruments (monopolar/bipolar),
• Switching between arms,
• Control of zoom, focus, and coagulation.
• 3D-HD visualization with up to 10x magnification.

• Four robotic arms:
• 1 camera arm,
• 3 instrument arms.
• Freely movable joints with 7 degrees of freedom.
• Remote center at the level of the abdominal wall for gentle movements in the abdomen.
• Target anatomy-controlled automatic alignment of the arms after camera docking.

Each robotic arm features the following controls:

• Arm Control Button: Unlocks for free movement of the arm.
• Instrument Release Button: Unlocks for changing the instrument.
• Port Clutch Button: Allows repositioning of the arm in the trocar without affecting the internal instrument position.
• Setup Joint Unlock Button: Enables manual adjustment of the arm angle to adapt the working area, e.g., to increase distance in confined spaces or unfavorable trocar angles.