Robotic Cardiac Surgery
The most advanced surgical platform available — the Da Vinci Surgical System — arriving in Malaysia, led by Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim.
Surgery at the Frontier of Precision
Robotic cardiac surgery uses the Da Vinci Surgical System — a state-of-the-art robotic platform that allows the surgeon to perform complex heart operations through tiny incisions, guided by a high-definition 3D camera and controlled from a precision surgical console.
Unlike traditional open-heart surgery — which requires splitting the breastbone — or even standard keyhole (MICS) surgery, robotic cardiac surgery offers an additional level of precision, stability and visualisation that represents the current pinnacle of cardiac surgical technology worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim is currently completing advanced training on the Da Vinci Surgical System and will be bringing this programme to KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 — making it available to patients in Malaysia for the first time under his programme.
The Da Vinci Surgical System
Developed by Intuitive Surgical and used in leading cardiac centres worldwide, the Da Vinci system gives surgeons capabilities that go beyond what the human hand can achieve alone.
3D HD Vision
Up to 10× magnified, high-definition 3D view of the operative field — giving the surgeon far greater detail than the naked eye during open surgery.
Tremor Elimination
The robotic system filters out natural hand tremor in real time, ensuring every movement is smooth, controlled and precise — critical in delicate cardiac tissue.
Wristed Precision
Robotic instruments have 7 degrees of freedom — far exceeding the range of motion of the human wrist — allowing intricate movements in confined spaces within the chest.
Prof. Shahrul — Da Vinci Training
Prof. Dr. Shahrul is undergoing rigorous training on the Da Vinci Surgical System in preparation for the launch of this programme in Malaysia.
What This Means for Patients
Robotic cardiac surgery builds on the benefits of minimally invasive surgery — delivering them with an additional layer of surgical precision and control.
Register Your Interest in Robotic Cardiac Surgery
When the programme launches at KPJ DSH2, Prof. Shahrul will assess suitable candidates individually. Register your interest now to be informed when the programme opens.