Physician Resources

In order to better inform surgeons interested in using the da Vinci^® System, this section offers resources on robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS), with a focus on selected procedures performed using the da Vinci Surgical System.

Procedure Value

Intuitive Surgical's technology offers hospitals and surgeons the opportunity to extend the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to the broadest possible base of patients. In many cases, the da Vinci^® System enables patients to receive the gold standard surgical treatment with a minimally invasive approach, creating a significantly more valuable procedure.

Procedure Focus

The da Vinci Surgical System is being used today in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including the following:

Mitral valve repair

• Cardiac revascularization
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Radical prostatectomy (da Vinci Prostatectomy)
• Hysterectomy, myomectomy and sacrocolpopexy
• Cardiac tissue ablation
• Epicardial pacemaker lead placement for biventricular resynchronization

For a complete listing of the clinical applications of the da Vinci System cleared by the FDA for marketing within the United States refer to the FDA Clearance page.

Clinical Collaboration

Intuitive Surgical shares your goal of helping patients return to active and productive lives. We work closely with our surgeons to support the development and introduction of new surgical procedures that improve clinical outcomes and redefine the standard of care.

To determine whether the FDA has cleared da Vinci Surgical System for use in a specific procedure, please refer to the FDA Clearance page.