Robotic Urologic Surgery

Transform minimally invasive surgery with da Vinci prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and other urologic procedures

Advancing what’s possible in nerve-sparing prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy

With the first da Vinci prostatectomy in 2000, urologic surgeons began creating a deep legacy of continuous innovation and collaboration with Intuitive. That legacy generated a track record of positive clinical outcomes through a shared and long-standing belief in robotic urologic surgery.

Today, the evolving needs of urologic surgeons still inspire our drive to innovate beyond multiport robotics. See how the da Vinci SP surgical system enabled single-site entry at different access points in prostatectomy and nephrectomy cases performed by Drs. Kaouk, Ahmed, and Nelson. Also, watch how Dr. Stifelman used the capabilities of the da Vinci Xi surgical system to accomplish a partial nephrectomy.

Single-port extraperitoneal prostatectomy

Watch Dr. Jihad Kaouk use the da Vinci SP system and the da Vinci SP Access Port to perform an extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy.

Dec 22, 2022 | 00:28:16

Single-port extraperitoneal prostatectomy

Watch Dr. Jihad Kaouk use the da Vinci SP system and the da Vinci SP Access Port to perform an extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy.

Dec 22, 2022 | 00:28:16
Simple prostatectomy using da Vinci SP

See how Dr. Mutahar Ahmed performed a simple prostatectomy using the da Vinci SP system and da Vinci SP Access Port to enable a transvesical approach.

Aug 22, 2023 | 00:05:50
Retroperitoneal, single-port partial nephrectomy

Learn about Dr. Ryan Nelson’s retroperitoneal approach to remove a left enhancing renal neoplasm with the da Vinci SP system and da Vinci SP Access Port, including port placement and instrument selection.

Aug 22, 2023 | 00:23:16
Partial nephrectomy using da Vinci Xi

Dr. Michael Stifelman narrates this detailed video of a da Vinci Xi partial nephrectomy he performed on a 4 cm, lower pole renal mass, starting with his patient’s preop scans.

Feb 06, 2019 | 02:07:09

More to see from other surgeons using da Vinci Xi and SP for robotic urologic surgery

Tune into the Urology Channel, a regular peer-to-peer learning series dedicated to the innovative spirit of urologic surgeons and their journeys with robotics. Hear directly from other surgeons about their experiences with the comprehensive Intuitive ecosystem of systems, learning, services, and digital insights.

Get the latest tips on techniques, expanding your practice, and building programs. Topics include surgeons’ experiences with incorporating both da Vinci Xi and SP into a practice, choosing the right da Vinci system for prostatectomy or nephrectomy, and progressing through the da Vinci SP learning curve.

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Recent clinical evidence for da Vinci prostatectomy

Urologic surgeons’ early adoption of da Vinci systems has generated an extensive and substantial body of peer-reviewed publications. These papers show an overall record of positive clinical outcomes for da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy, and that record continues to grow.

Improving prostatectomy outcomes with da Vinci SP

Get early evidence on radical and simple prostatectomy outcomes such as length of stay.

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Single-port vs. multiport robotic simple prostatectomy

Learn about a multicenter study from the Single-Port Advanced Research Consortium.

Read the summary

Intuitive innovations for robotic urologic 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 SP single port surgical system patient cart

Move surgery forward. Again.

Perform procedures with a range of complexity using da Vinci SP, which allows access through a single port—enabling surgical innovation for procedures like extraperitoneal prostatectomy and retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy.

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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.

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Surgeon and team member discuss case video in office

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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Your channel for current topics on da Vinci urologic surgery

Tune into the Urology Channel to learn about the latest surgeon insights on da Vinci prostatectomy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, and more.

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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 SP system (TORS and URO)

The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the performance of general laparoscopic surgery procedures have not been established. This device is only intended to be used for single port urological procedures and for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures in the oropharynx for benign tumors and malignant tumors classified as T1 and T2 with the da Vinci EndoWrist SP instruments and the da Vinci SP surgical system (SP1098).

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.

Product training

Training provided by Intuitive is limited to the use of the da Vinci surgical system and does not replace the necessary medical training and experience required to perform surgery. The da Vinci surgical system should be used only by surgeons who have received specific training in its use. Before performing any procedure using a da Vinci system, physicians are responsible for receiving sufficient training and proctoring to ensure that they have the skill and experience necessary to protect the health and safety of their patients.