The da Vinci Robot Helps Surgeons Reach Tight Spaces

By Gemma Gaudette

Published April 4, 2019 at 4:19 PM MDT

Intuitive's da Vinci Robot puts Star Wars technology in the operating room. We speak with Dr. Christopher Reising and Dr. Johnny Green, a pair of Saint Alphonsus surgeons using robots for colorectal, gynecological and thoracic surgeries.

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Gemma Gaudette

Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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