The daVinci® surgical robot is used to perform an advanced version of keyhole surgery (known in the medical world as laparoscopy). This method involves several small incisions (instead of a single, large abdominal incision), through which a camera and surgical instruments are inserted into the abdominal cavity. Over the course of multiple procedures, it has been proven that laparoscopy offers the same level of quality as open surgery, but is less invasive for the patient (less pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker return to work and less visible scarring).