da Vinci Surgical System
da Vinci Surgical System | |
| Manufacturer | Intuitive Surgical |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Year of creation | 2000 (initial FDA clearance) |
| Type | Medical |
| Purpose | Medical technology |
| Website | www |
The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical platform that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach and is manufactured by Intuitive Surgical. The system is used for surgical procedures including prostatectomies, cardiac valve repair and renal and gynecologic interventions.
In 2012, It was used in an estimated 200,000 surgeries, most commonly for hysterectomies and prostate removals. The system is called "da Vinci" in part because of Leonardo da Vinci's study of human anatomy eventually led to the design of the first known robot in history.