Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Intuitive announces expanded indication for da Vinci SP in Europe

Intuitive received CE mark approval for transvaginal gynecologic procedures on the da Vinci SP surgical system in Europe, which the company describes as a world's-first indication for the single-port platform. The approval adds to SP's existing CE-marked applications in Europe — endoscopic abdominopelvic, thoracoscopic, transoral otolaryngology, transanal colorectal, and breast procedures — and SP is also approved in the US, Japan, and Korea. Intuitive's European commercial president framed the milestone as expanding access to less invasive options in women's health, where the company cites strong SP adoption and support from more than 1,000 peer-reviewed publications.

•1mo ago

New meta-analysis shows statistically significant improvements in patient outcomes associated with da Vinci surgery versus laparoscopic and open surgery across 13 common benign conditions

Intuitive published a landmark meta-analysis in Annals of Surgery Open showing statistically significant improvements in patient outcomes for da Vinci surgery versus laparoscopic and open approaches across 13 benign conditions. The study analyzed data from over 14 million procedures performed in 32 countries, finding da Vinci surgery was associated with lower odds of conversion to open surgery, reduced blood transfusions, shorter hospital stays, and faster return to work. More than 21 million patients have been operated on using the da Vinci system, with 3.1 million procedures performed in 2025 alone.

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Intuitive Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Asia Pacific with New Facility in Penang, Malaysia

Intuitive announced a lease agreement for a new 316,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, to support growing demand in Asia Pacific. The site is expected to begin operations in 2028 and create 1,200 highly skilled jobs by 2032, focusing on surgical instruments and electromechanical devices for the da Vinci system. Management emphasized this as a long-term investment to scale global operations and improve supply chain resilience.

•2mo ago

Intuitive Collaborates with Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders to Raise Patient Awareness of Surgical Options

Intuitive announced a collaboration with Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders to raise patient awareness of surgical options, specifically the company's da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery systems. Sanders, who underwent robotic surgery for bladder cancer in 2025, will share his experience to encourage patients to engage in informed discussions with their physicians about surgical choices. The company noted that more than 20 million patients worldwide have been operated on by surgeons using da Vinci systems.

•3mo ago

Intuitive Shares Vision for an AI-Enabled Future of Healthcare

Intuitive outlined its strategic vision for AI in surgical care at the Society of Robotic Surgery annual conference, detailing a five-layer framework ranging from data collection to supervised autonomy. The company showcased its data foundation of over 20 million da Vinci procedures and conducted a live telesurgery demonstration connecting Sunnyvale and Atlanta using the da Vinci 5 system. Management emphasized that while the telesurgery software demonstrates potential for expanding access to specialized care, it remains in development and is not currently approved for commercial sale.

•3mo ago

Intuitive Announces Second Quarter Earnings

Intuitive reported Q2 revenue of $2.89 billion, up 19% year-over-year, driven by a 16% increase in worldwide procedures including 36% growth for Ion systems. The company placed 468 da Vinci surgical systems during the quarter, including 246 of the next-generation da Vinci 5, bringing the total installed base to 11,710. For the full year 2026, the company projects da Vinci procedure growth of 13.5% to 15.5% and repurchased $380 million of common stock.

•3mo ago

Intuitive Announces Innovations to Advance Quintuple Aim

Intuitive Surgical announced over 100 updates to its da Vinci 5 platform, including telepresence enhancements, mobile login, and new simulation exercises for SimNow 2. The company extended the usable life of Force Feedback instruments from six to 15 uses, aiming to lower total cost of care while maintaining safety and precision. Intuitive reported that more than 1,400 da Vinci 5 systems are installed globally, with actual uptime exceeding 99% against a 98% guarantee.

•5mo ago

Intuitive Announces First Quarter Earnings

Intuitive reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.77 billion, up 23% year-over-year, driven by a 17% increase in worldwide procedures and higher system placements. GAAP net income rose to $822 million, or $2.28 per diluted share, while non-GAAP EPS reached $2.50, supported by a 23% increase in instruments and accessories revenue. The company returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through buybacks and raised its 2026 procedure growth outlook to a range of 13.5% to 15.5%.

•6mo ago