In July, we introduced you to new technology in the Tri-Cities called the da Vinci Surgical System.
A surgeon operates from a control console using foot and hand controls, much like a video game.
The machine mimics the surgeon's hands exactly they way they move.
da Vinci allows doctors to perform complex laparoscopic procedures with small incisions.
The machine makes the surgeon's job easier, by holding the instruments and holding them steady.
Mountain States Health Alliance set up a practice unit at The Mall at Johnson City Wednesday and allowed the shoppers to test out their surgical skills.
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Published: December 04, 2008
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