Robotic General Surgery

Technology that amplifies your surgical skill for hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and other general surgery procedures

Advancing what’s possible in minimally invasive general surgery

A growing number of U.S. general surgeons choose Intuitive da Vinci technology to support a high standard of care for their hernia and cholecystectomy cases.

The da Vinci system offers multiquadrant access, advanced instruments, and immersive 3DHD visualization, giving you the platform to deliver high-quality outcomes to all your patients.

eTep Ventral Hernia Repair

View the procedure highlights of an extraperitoneal hernia repair using the da Vinci Xi system, performed by Dr. Rockson Liu.

Nov 22, 2023 | 00:15:52

eTep Ventral Hernia Repair

View the procedure highlights of an extraperitoneal hernia repair using the da Vinci Xi system, performed by Dr. Rockson Liu.

Nov 22, 2023 | 00:15:52
Cholecystectomy using Sensitive Firefly

Discover how Dr. Joseph Karam uses Firefly fluorescent imaging to visualize a patient’s bile duct during a case to help avoid a postoperative bile leak.

Nov 22, 2023 | 00:05:51
Appendectomy with da Vinci suturing

Watch Dr. Joseph Karam utilize the da Vinci Xi system to complete a minimally invasive appendectomy procedure.

Nov 22, 2023 | 00:03:00

More to see from other surgeons using da Vinci systems for robotic general surgery

Tune into the General Surgery Channel, a regular peer-to-peer learning series dedicated to general surgeons and their journeys with robotics. Hear directly from other surgeons about their experiences with our ecosystem of systems, learning, and services, connected by digital insights.

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Clinical evidence for da Vinci general surgery

General surgeons are driving the growth of minimally invasive robotic surgery across 20 FDA-cleared procedures in their field.¹Benign general surgery with the da Vinci system is supported by more than 800 peer-reviewed publications,² and that number continues to grow.

The physical demand of surgery

These survey results show ergonomic benefits from using da Vinci systems compared to laparoscopy.

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Prospective inguinal hernia study

This multicenter study compares outcomes for inguinal hernia repair between open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery.

See it on PubMed

Innovating for robotic general surgery

We don’t just build robots. We design holistic solutions. Over the years, we’ve created a comprehensive ecosystem of systems, learning, services, and digital insights that helps you advance what’s possible in minimally invasive care.

Da Vinci Xi surgical system patient cart side view

Immerse yourself in the surgical field

With da Vinci Xi, you can enjoy highly magnified 3DHD vision that delivers a crystal-clear view of tissue planes. Firefly—our integrated fluorescence imaging capability—illuminates vital anatomy, providing extra guidance when you need it most.

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A surgeon accesses My Intuitive on a desktop computer

Go from surgeon data to actionable insight

With My Intuitive, access your da Vinci procedure data to gain insights about your practice or program. Continuously evolve by tracking metrics and identifying opportunities for growth.

Explore My Intuitive

OR staff uses Intuitive Hub integrated with a da Vinci surgical system

Use video to teach, learn, and collaborate

Intuitive Hub lets you easily record, edit, and share your da Vinci case videos with a trainee, a colleague, or your patient. It also features integrated telepresence to enable collaboration between surgeons during procedures.

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Can robotic technology be used for emergency surgery?

A growing group of surgeons are harnessing Intuitive da Vinci systems for their emergency cases. As part of our Problem Solver series, Drs. Andrea Pakula and Laila Rashidi explain how they’re working to spread their vision for emergency robotic care.

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Intuitive Robotic Publications Library, last updated April 17, 2023.

Disclosures and important safety information

Important safety information

Serious complications may occur in any surgery, including surgery with a da Vinci system, up to and including death. Examples of serious or life-threatening complications, which may require prolonged and/or unexpected hospitalization and/or reoperation, include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: injury to tissues/organs, bleeding, infection, and internal scarring that can cause long-lasting dysfunction/pain.

Risks specific to minimally invasive surgery, including surgery with a da Vinci system, include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: temporary pain/nerve injury associated with positioning; a longer operative time, the need to convert to an open approach, or the need for additional or larger incision sites. Converting the procedure could result in a longer operative time, a longer time under anesthesia, and could lead to increased complications. Contraindications applicable to the use of conventional endoscopic instruments also apply to the use of all da Vinci instruments.

For important safety information, including surgical risks and considerations, please also refer to www.intuitive.com/safety. For a product’s intended use and/or indications for use, risks, full cautions, and warnings, please refer to the associated user manual(s).

Individual outcomes may depend on a number of factors—including but not limited to—patient characteristics, disease characteristics, and/or surgeon experience.

Da Vinci Xi/X system

The demonstration of safety and effectiveness for the representative specific procedures did not include evaluation of outcomes related to the treatment of cancer (overall survival, disease-free survival, local recurrence) or treatment of the patient’s underlying disease/condition. Device usage in all surgical procedures should be guided by the clinical judgment of an adequately trained surgeon.