Figure 2: The da Vinci Surgical System for ophthalmic microsurgery [15].a. One central arm holds the endoscope; two side arms (green and yellow stripes) hold surgical instruments. b. The operator obtains a three-dimensional view of the surgical field and accesses the controls at the console.c. Insertion of the modified 25-gauge vitreous cutter and endoilluminator with the robotic arms.