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 Single-Port surgical system (da Vinci SP) enabled single-site entry at different access points in prostatectomy and nephrectomy cases performed by Drs. Kaouk, Ahmed, Crivellaro, and Nelson. Also, watch how Dr. Stifelman used the capabilities of the da Vinci Xi surgical system to accomplish a prostatectomy..

Single-port transvesical simple prostatectomySee 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.

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Single-port transvesical simple prostatectomy

Single-port extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy

Single-port transabdominal radical prostatectomy

Single Port retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy

Xi Prostatectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy

Da Vinci Vessel Sealer Extend. Performance you expect. Speed that you don’t.

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.

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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Flexibility with the da Vinci Xi surgical system

For urologic surgeons, the da Vinci Xi system offers multi-port robotic-assisted surgery. Multi-quadrant access allows surgeons to perform a variety of procedures by offering broad anatomical access and integration with advanced technology.

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Da Vinci Vessel Sealer Extend

Find four functions in one instrument with Vessel Sealer Extend from da Vinci Energy.¹ Get versatility and agility to help enable efficiency in your procedure.¹

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Go from surgeon data to actionable insight

With My Intuitive App, 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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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 care teams. It also features integrated telepresence to enable collaboration between surgeons during procedures.

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Achieve more with your SureForm stapler

Staple with complete control, full articulation, and intelligent feedback. At SureForm’s core is SmartFire technology which monitors tissue compression before and during firing. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of staplers and reloads to ensure you have the right instrument to meet your procedural needs.

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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.

Single-port vs. multiport robotic simple prostatectomy

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

For academic leaders and trainees

As minimally invasive surgery expands, academic medical centers will continue to play a large role in preparing the surgeons of tomorrow for its latest modalities, including robotic-assisted surgery with da Vinci systems.

Additional resources

Get the support you need

Our experts are here to answer questions 24x7—even during surgery—and your OR is always connected. In addition to technical support for your da Vinci systems, we can help streamline operations and surgical robotics program efficiency for your hospital.

Delphi study overview

Twenty six experts from an international Delphi study agreed that robotics is a suitable indication for pelvic floor reconstructive surgery due to the significant technical advantages that it confers relative to standard laparoscopy. The experts also generally thought that the additional costs are offset by the increased surgical efficacy.

Three decades of demonstrated performance

The performance of da Vinci robotic surgical systems is for hospitals committed to increasing the scale and efficiency of minimally invasive surgery. Built from nearly three decades of experience integrating robotics technology with advanced software, da Vinci systems deliver precision, vision, and control.

Teamwork in the operating room

Four generations of da Vinci surgical systems, education, and services combine into one powerful ecosystem. Together, these Intuitive resources help your care team achieve robotic-assisted surgery program excellence.

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Disclosures

Product Information

Da Vinci X & Xi Surgical Systems
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems (da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems) are intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign tumors and malignant tumors classified as T1 and T2, and for benign base of tongue resection procedures. The systems are indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures). They are intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment.

The da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems are class IIb medical devices CE marked (CE 2460) under the European Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Refer to Instructions For Use before use.

Da Vinci SP Surgical System
The da Vinci SP Surgical System is intended to assist in the accurate control of the da Vinci SP endoscope and instruments during minimally invasive endoscopic abdominopelvic, thoracoscopic, transoral otolaryngology, transanal colorectal, and breast surgical procedures. The system is indicated for adult use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment.

The da Vinci SP Surgical System is a class IIb medical devices CE marked (CE 2460) under the European Medical Devices Regulation (EU 2017/745), manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Refer to Instructions For Use before use.

SureForm 45 Stapler.
Medical device, CE 2460, refer to Instructions For Use for further information.

SureForm 60 Stapler.
Medical device, CE 2460, refer to Instructions For Use for further information.

Vessel Sealer Extend.
Medical device, CE 2460, refer to Instructions For Use for further information.

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