This document discusses robotic surgery and the da Vinci robotic surgical system. It defines robotic surgery as microsurgery performed by a surgeon manipulating the hands of a robot. It describes the da Vinci system, which provides magnified 3D vision, robotic wrists with 6 degrees of freedom, and scaled and filtered hand movements. The document lists advantages of robotic surgery such as shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times but also disadvantages like increased costs. It concludes that while robotic technology may improve outcomes, the benefits must be weighed against the expenses.