Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical, founded in 1995, develops, manufactures and markets robotic-assisted surgical systems. Its two principal products are the da Vinci surgical system, which enables surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures with greater precision, control and visualization, and the Ion endoluminal system, marketed alongside it to support minimally invasive care. The company cites smaller incisions, reduced hospital stays and faster recovery as outcomes associated with its approach.

The company's technical work spans robotic-assisted surgery, medical robotics, endoluminal systems, and surgical visualization and control technology. It operates in the healthcare and medical devices sectors, serving surgeons, care teams and hospitals. Intuitive notes that millions of patients undergo surgery annually who could benefit from less pain, fewer complications and faster recovery.

Intuitive Surgical works with healthcare professionals worldwide and has nearly three decades of operating history since its founding. Its stated focus is on continuous innovation and on reducing the invasiveness of surgery, with an aim of making care more connected, customized and intelligent.