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Robotic Urologic Surgery

Transform minimally invasive surgery with da Vinci prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and other urologic procedures

Advancing what’s possible in nerve-sparing prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy

With the first da Vinci prostatectomy in 2000, urologic surgeons began creating a deep legacy of continuous innovation and collaboration with Intuitive. That legacy generated a track record of positive clinical outcomes through a shared and long-standing belief in robotic urologic surgery.

Today, the evolving needs of urologic surgeons still inspire our drive to innovate beyond multiport robotics. See how the da Vinci Single-Port surgical system (da Vinci SP) enabled single-site entry at different access points in prostatectomy and nephrectomy cases performed by Drs. Kaouk, Ahmed, Crivellaro, and Nelson. Also, watch how Dr. Stifelman used the capabilities of the da Vinci Xi surgical system to accomplish a prostatectomy.

Intuitive innovations for robotic urologic surgery

We don’t just build robots. We design holistic solutions. Over the years, we’ve created a comprehensive ecosystem of systems, learning, services, and digital insights that helps you advance what’s possible in minimally invasive care.

Clinical evidence for da Vinci  prostatectomy

Urologic surgeons’ early adoption of da Vinci systems has generated an extensive and substantial body of peer-reviewed publications. These papers show an overall record of positive clinical outcomes for da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy, and that record continues to grow.

Single-port vs. multiport robotic simple prostatectomy

Learn about a multicenter study from the Single-Port Advanced Research Consortium.
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Additional resources


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.

Delphi study overview

Twenty six experts from an international Delphi study agreed that robotics is a suitable indication for pelvic floor reconstructive surgery due to the significant technical advantages that it confers relative to standard laparoscopy. The experts also generally thought that the additional costs are offset by the increased surgical efficacy.

Three decades of demonstrated performance

The performance of da Vinci robotic surgical systems is for hospitals committed to increasing the scale and efficiency of minimally invasive surgery. Built from nearly three decades of experience integrating robotics technology with advanced software, da Vinci systems deliver precision, vision, and control.

Teamwork in the operating room

Four generations of da Vinci surgical systems, education, and services combine into one powerful ecosystem. Together, these Intuitive resources help your care team achieve robotic-assisted surgery program excellence.
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