Da Vinci Learning

Almost three decades of innovation and experience training surgeons and care teams in robotic-assisted surgery

Intuitive has refined the customer learning journey to meet da Vinci users where they are, at all stages of proficiency. We provide structured and measurable technology training pathways for surgeons, physicians, and OR care teams. Flexible learning engagements include training sessions in person or virtually. Technologies support advanced ways of learning such as through remote case observation and simulation.

10,000+

Surgeons in Europe and the United Kingdom trained to use da Vinci systems over the past five years¹

110+

Surgeon instructors lead Intuitive’s advanced training courses in Europe

2,300+

Customers trained around Europe and the United Kingdom in 2022¹

25+

Robotic surgery training centers around Europe and the United Kingdom and growing¹

Technology Training Pathways

Intuitive helps build technology proficiency through five training pathways that are supported by a diverse set of courses and engagements that are enabled by technology. The learning journey is for surgeons and care team members who are starting to learn robotic surgery or for those seeking more advanced training.

We offer pathways for:

Surgeons and physicians
Residents and fellows
OR care teams
Patient-side assistants
Robotic coordinators

Surgeons and physicians

Our four-phased approach to learning robotics consists of technology training and advanced courses taught by experienced surgeons.

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OR care teams, patient-side assistants, and robotic coordinators

We offer training pathways, learning engagements, and learning technology for your entire robotic-assisted surgery team.

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Executive and surgeon presenting to group

Residents and fellows

This pathway is for academic leaders and trainees, educating the surgeons of tomorrow and the mentors of today.

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Learning engagements

Engagements vary by pathway, skill level, and interest to help users along their learning journey. Here are the engagements that could be part of your learning.

Case observation
Online learning
In-service training
Simulation and skills training
OR care team training
Technology training
On-site training
Proctoring
Advanced training
Events
Curriculum development

On-site training

Intuitive trains care teams and reprocessing staff to better understand the handling, care, and integration of systems, instruments, accessories, and technology.

Surgeon proctor and student at dual-console da Vinci

Advanced courses

These surgeon-led courses are designed using data, customer feedback, learning methodology, academic society recommendations, and country-specific requirements.

Care team member at da Vinci patient cart.

OR care team training

Intuitive has technology training pathways and courses for OR care teams, including courses for robotic coordinators and patient-side assists.

Learning technologies

Learning technologies are designed to help you access training. We’ve built enabling technology that brings our innovative offerings to surgeons and care teams.

Solutions:

Intuitive Learning online learning platform
SimNow simulation platform
Advanced Tissue Models
Remote Case Observation
Telementoring

Enabling Technology:

Telepresence

Intuitive Learning

Intuitive Learning allows users to complete technology and procedure training while also being able to view, assign, and track performance. Contact your Intuitive representative for more about Intuitive Learning.

SimNow

The SimNow simulator helps you onboard with da Vinci systems, maintain new skills, pivot to new procedures, and adopt new technology.

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Remote case observation and telementoring

Remotely observe a case or broadcast a live procedure. Telepresence technology enables surgeon-led training and collaboration without the need to travel.

Center of excellence from the Royal College of Surgeons

Intuitive had been designated a robotic center of excellence and is the largest provider of robotic-assisted surgical technology training to be accredited by Royal College of Surgeons of England. The accreditation awarded to Intuitive across its entire global education portfolio is an internationally recognized hallmark of quality.

IRCAD certification of customer training materials

Intuitive’s da Vinci Xi Technology Training Pathway Phase 2 has been certified by IRCAD, meeting all criteria and standards for educating surgeons on the efficient, effective, and safe use of the da Vinci Xi surgical system. Milestones like this continue to elevate the standard of excellence and reliability in our training programs.

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Get in touch to discover more about new learning technologies, offerings, and ways to get started on your da Vinci training pathway.

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Additional resources

Product user manuals

Explore our user guides and documentation for your da Vinci surgical systems and instruments according to your region.

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Da Vinci services

Find out about our customer portal, program services, and the product support teams that provide help whenever you need it.

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As of August 31, 2023.

Disclosures

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.

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