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Advancing surgical care for your patients

Robotics within thoracic surgery creates an additional option for surgeons to offer minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to their patients. Procedures performed by surgeons using da Vinci surgical systems include lobectomies, wedge resections, and segmentecomies.

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Flexibility with the da Vinci Xi surgical system

For thoracic surgeons, the da Vinci Xi system offers multi-port robotic surgery. It delivers multi-quadrant access with the versatility you need for a variety of thoracic procedures. It features our advanced instrumentation and vision, and integration with advanced technology.

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SureForm 60 Stapler with 120 degrees cone of articulation

Da Vinci SureForm staplers

Staple with complete control, full articulation, and intelligent feedback. At SureForm’s core is SmartFire technology which monitors tissue compression before and during firing. A 120° cone of articulation gives you the freedom to approach tissue where it naturally lies, potentially reducing the need to pull it towards the stapler.¹

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Da Vinci SureForm Staplers with SmartFire technology

The SureForm line of staplers for da Vinci surgical systems features SmartFire technology. SureForm is a new breed of stapler with 1,000+ measurements per second and a 120 degree cone of articulation.

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Da Vinci SureForm Staplers with SmartFire technology

The SureForm line of staplers for da Vinci surgical systems features SmartFire technology. SureForm is a new breed of stapler with 1,000+ measurements per second and a 120 degree cone of articulation.

May 06, 2021 | 00:01:17
Da Vinci SureForm 60 Stapler SmartFire Firing Timeline Graph

See an animation depicting SmartFire technology functionality on the da Vinci SureForm stapling platform. Watch a graph of the change in firing force over time.

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For academic leaders and trainees

As minimally invasive surgery expands, academic medical centers will continue to play a large role in preparing the surgeons of tomorrow for its latest modalities, including robotic-assisted surgery with da Vinci systems.

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Get the support you need

Our experts are here to answer questions 24x7—even during surgery—and your OR is always connected. In addition to technical support for your da Vinci systems, we can help streamline operations and surgical robotics program efficiency for your hospital.

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Connect for lung cancer awareness

In November each year, Intuitive brings thoracic surgeons together at the EU Thoracic Connect Up event. Engage with peers, connect with thought leaders, and share the latest insights in the fast-changing world of minimally invasive lung cancer care with the da Vinci surgical system.

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Regulatory and Legal Disclaimers and Statements

Product Information

Da Vinci X & Xi Surgical Systems
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems (da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems) are intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign tumors and malignant tumors classified as T1 and T2, and for benign base of tongue resection procedures. The systems are indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures). They are intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment.

The da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems are class IIb medical devices CE marked (CE 2460) under the European Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Refer to Instructions For Use before use.

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