Clinical Evidence

Commitment to meaningful evidence

The science behind evidence-based care

Intuitive supports the generation of high-quality clinical evidence through collaborative research initiatives. We work with clinicians, hospitals and medical/surgical societies to uncover the benefits of da Vinci® technology while maintaining a patients-first mindset. Examining outcomes data helps generate evidence showing da Vinci technology value to patients, surgeons, societies and other key stakeholders.

Evidence that demonstrates value

We conduct traditional clinical studies, outcomes research, and we utilize real world evidence (RWE) databases. Explore recent evidence.

Multicenter comparative study

View publications from a multicenter comparative study for clinical outcomes in robotic-assisted and open inguinal hernia repair.
See it on PubMed

Real-world data analysis

See comparative outcomes research publications for lobectomy using Premier database (robotic-assisted, open and VATS).
See it on PubMed

Collaborative research

Working with surgeons, institutions and societies we help contribute to the body of knowledge about minimally invasive care. Collaborative research includes multicenter studies and society partnerships such as these.

ANCOR™ study on right colectomy

A multi-center prospective comparison of intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomoses for minimally invasive right colectomy.
See the study

Prospective study on hernia repair

Multicenter, comparative study evaluating per-operative outcomes, pain and patient quality of life after open, laparoscopic or robotic-assisted hernia repair. 
See the study

Lung cancer study

Multicenter retrospective study evaluating perioperative outcomes for robotic-assisted VATS and open lobectomy.
See the study

Society collaboration: AHSQC

Our initiatives support societies like the AHSQC, for example, in its mission of improving the value in hernia care delivered to patients.
Learn about AHSQC

Interested in participating in research projects?

We actively seek collaborators on a variety of research projects. We partner with surgeons and institutions in studying emerging clinical procedures, advanced technologies and techniques. Our clinical affairs team invites you to learn more and get involved in our collaborative research initiatives.
Join Intuitive Studies

Intuitive grant programs

In addition to a clinical evidence program, Intuitive has a research and educational grants program. Our awards support clinical and technology developments and further research in the field of surgical robotics.
Learn about grants

Important Safety Information

Patients should talk to their doctor to decide if da Vinci® Surgery is right for them. Patients and doctors should review all available information on non-surgical and surgical options and associated risks in order to make an informed decision.

Serious complications may occur in any surgery, including da Vinci Surgery, up to and including death. Serious risks include, but are not limited to, injury to tissues and organs and conversion to other surgical techniques which could result in a longer operative time and/or increased complications. For Important Safety Information, including surgical risks, indications, and considerations and contraindications for use, please also refer to www.davincisurgery.com/safety and www.intuitive.com/safety.

Individual surgical results may vary.

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