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"We’ve seen double-digit increases in the number of prostate cases performed since we introduced the da Vinci Surgical System."

Nancy M. Schlichting
President & CEO
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan
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Success Stories

Robotic Prostatectomy Program Volume - Data from Large Metropolitan Hospital

Market Share Growth

The following are three examples of hospitals that have captured market share with the da Vinci® Surgical System. These organizations have established a leadership position within their communities and have achieved a significant return on investment.

Case Study - Small Community Hospital

Beds: 100
ORs: 4
Purchased da Vinci System: 2000
Prostatectomy Volume prior to da Vinci System Purchase: 17/Year
da Vinci Prostatectomy Growth
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
17
43
100
142
189
ROI (IRR) = 22% System Payback = 4 Years

Case Study - Academic Medical Center

Beds: 453
ORs: 11
Purchased da Vinci System: 2002
Prostatectomy Volume prior to da Vinci System Purchase: 25/Year
da Vinci Prostatectomy Growth
2001
2002
2003
2004
25
37
104
162
ROI (IRR) = 23% System Payback = 4 Years

Case Study - Large Metropolitan Hospital

Beds: 903
ORs: 28
Purchased First da Vinci System: 2001
Purchased Second da Vinci System: 2004
Prostatectomy Volume prior to da Vinci System Purchase: 190/Year
da Vinci Prostatectomy Growth
2001
2002
2003
2004
190
345
415
729
ROI (IRR) = 38% System Payback = 3 Years