SimNow

Learn and maintain da Vinci surgical system skills at every stage of your career

Experience through simulation

SimNow leverages the da Vinci surgeon console for training. It provides realistic simulation for honing system skills along with a library of procedure training exercises. The technology for hands-on practice is unique to Intuitive, developed thanks to 28+ years of experience in robotic-assisted surgery.

Hospitals and programs utilizing da Vinci surgical systems use SimNow to help with:

Onboarding and credentialing
Learning new procedures
Adopting new technology
Maintaining skills

2.1M+

SimNow exercises initiated¹

8,200+

Active SimNow users in 2022²

340+

Peer-reviewed publications referencing Intuitive simulation³

45+

Skills exercises and 35+ procedure modules in SimNow^4,5

Designed for every stage

Whether you are in a community setting or at an academic center, starting your career with robotic-assisted surgery or have years of experience, simulation can help. Address your needs as part of your learning journey or simply sharpen up before a case with 35+ procedure-specific exercises⁵ across gynecology, urology, colorectal, thoracic, and general surgery.

Simple access

Users are able to log in to My Intuitive and see their scores, track progress, and assign exercises by navigating to Intuitive Learning.

Compatible with da Vinci surgical systems

SimNow is a smart simulator that enables users to easily access training exercises for both the da Vinci Xi and X surgical systems.

Software upgrades

New simulation content is regularly released through remote deployment. Each update may add to your library of skills and procedure simulations and include technical enhancements.

Make the most of your investment

With SimNow service, you have access to the latest advanced skills exercises and procedure content, future hardware updates, and a customized network configuration. 24-hour technical support is included, and our customer support teams are available to answer questions about networking, software upgrades, and technology features. Find out more and get started using SimNow by contacting your Intuitive sales representative.

Internal data on file (as of Feb. 2023). Not all types of simulators are connected to report data.
Internal data on file (as of Feb. 2023).
Internal data on file (as of Jan. 2022).
As of v1.7 software release.
As of v1.7 software release. Only accessible for customers with active SimNow service.

Regulatory and legal disclaimers and statements

Product Information

Da Vinci X and 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.

Legal notices

Training provided by Intuitive is limited to the use of Intuitive technology, instruments and accessories. It does not replace the necessary medical training and experience required to perform surgical procedures. Intuitive technology should only be used by physicians and staff who have received specific training in the use of Intuitive technology.

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

Some products, features or technologies may not be available in all countries. Please contact your local Intuitive representative for product availability in your region. Refer to the product specific User Manual for indications, contraindications, warnings and other product information.

The information contained in this webpage has been checked and compiled with the greatest care. However, no responsibility is taken for its correctness, completeness and topicality. It is the sole responsibility of the recipient to check all information before using it in the individual case.

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