A recent press release by Intuitive announced it has received clearance from the FDA for the da Vinci SP® surgical system for use in certain transoral otolaryngology procedures in adults.
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Intuitive's website.
Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced it has received clearance for the da Vinci SP® surgical system for use in certain transoral otolaryngology procedures in adults. The FDA cleared the single port approach for lateral oropharyngectomy procedures (commonly referred to as radical tonsillectomy) and tongue base resection.
"Today’s FDA clearance means surgeons can utilize da Vinci SP robotic-assisted surgery to conduct radical tonsillectomy and tongue base resection transorally,” said Gary Guthart, Intuitive CEO. “Our single port innovation is part of our commitment to helping surgeons and their teams improve patient outcomes, decrease variability in surgery, and improve the patient and surgical team experience.” Click here to continue>>
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