The da Vinci® Surgical System enables surgeons to perform minimally invasive operations through a few small incisions and features:

• 3D HD endoscope visualization
• Enhanced Dexterity, Precision & Control: precise fingertip control of fully articulating EndoWrist® Instruments; motion scaling & tremor reduction; slim, telescoping instrument arms provide better patient access and optimal port placement; broad selection of 8mm and 5mm EndoWrist instruments.
• Superior Ergonomics: optimal hand-eye alignment; immersive stereo viewer; comfortable seated posture.

dVRK is an hardware and software development platform based on the da Vinci Surgical System with programmable external controllers of arms and endoscope, which allow for the design of new surgical system features. dVRK is an open platform shared by an international community.