Intuitive reaches 10 million procedures performed using da Vinci Surgical Systems

Milestone serves as foundation for continued innovative improvement in minimally invasive surgery. 

 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 that the number of robotic-assisted surgical procedures performed worldwide by surgeons using da Vinci surgical systems has surpassed 10 million.

“Surgeon use of da Vinci surgical systems in more than 10 million procedures reflects the benefits that high-quality, minimally invasive surgery conveys to patients, families, and the healthcare systems that care for them,” said Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart. “While we are proud of this milestone and momentum, this is really a moment to look at what we’ve learned from these 10 million procedures and ask ourselves how we can apply that to improving the field of surgery for years to come.”

Cleared for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in 2000, there are more than 6,500 da Vinci surgical systems installed in 67 countries, and more than 55,000 surgeons worldwide have trained on the use of da Vinci systems.

“We have always sought to deliver solutions that meet our customers’ needs—better patient outcomes, better patient experiences, better care team experiences, and a lower total cost to treat per patient episode,” said Guthart. “We will continue to drive outcomes-focused innovation for our customers to help their patients for the next 10 million procedures and beyond.” Click here to continue>>

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