Press Resources

Welcome to our resources for media coverage of Intuitive and its products with a library of Intuitive image and video assets for use in accordance with the Press Resources Terms of Use.

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Company statements

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and a pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. At Intuitive, our mission statement is we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. Intuitive brings more than two decades of leadership in robotic-assisted surgical technology and solutions to its offerings, and develops, manufactures and markets the da Vinci surgical system and the Ion endoluminal system.

About the da Vinci surgical system

There are several models of the da Vinci surgical system. The da Vinci surgical systems are designed to help surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery. Da Vinci systems offer surgeons high-definition 3D vision, a magnified view, and robotic and computer assistance. They use specialized instrumentation, including a miniaturized surgical camera and wristed instruments (i.e., scissors, scalpels and forceps) that are designed to help with precise dissection and reconstruction deep inside the body.

Image and video library

These materials are provided exclusively for use in accordance with the Press Resources Terms of Use. Files have been packaged to deliver a set of product images or videos.
The da Vinci 5 system
Xi Patient Cart Front View
Da Vinci Vessel Sealer Extend
Intuitive ion system

Videos: Product and procedure

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