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Conditions that might be suited for minimally invasive care
Doctors can use the Ion system for minimally invasive lung biopsies, and there are several areas of the body where surgeons can use the da Vinci surgical system. Learn about the types of surgeries performed with the da Vinci system within those surgical specialties and about lung biopsies with Ion.
Where appropriate, minimally invasive surgery may be an option for some heart conditions.
Learn more about robotic-assisted procedures for patients with colon conditions or rectal conditions.
General surgery covers many types of procedures, including inguinal hernia repair, ventral hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, bariatric surgery, surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and surgery of the liver and pancreas.
Learn more about minimally invasive hysterectomy, endometriosis resection, myomectomy (for fibroid tumors), and pelvic organ prolapse repair.
Transoral (through the mouth) robotic-assisted surgery may be an option for mouth and throat surgery.
Doctors may use the Ion system to perform biopsies on lung nodules (abnormal growths) found in any area of the lungs.
Doctors may suggest a robotic-assisted approach for urology procedures involving the prostate, bladder, or kidney, including kidney blockage surgery.
Important safety information
Patients should talk to their doctor to decide if surgery with a da Vinci system is right for them. Patients and doctors should review all available information on nonsurgical and surgical options and associated risks in order to make an informed decision.
Serious complications may occur in any surgery, including surgery with a da Vinci system, up to and including death. Serious risks include, but are not limited to, injury to tissues and organs and conversion to other surgical techniques which could result in a longer operative time and/or increased complications.
For important safety information, including surgical risks and considerations, please also refer to www.intuitive.com/safety. For a product’s intended use and/or indications for use, risks, full cautions, and warnings, please refer to the associated user manual(s).
Individuals’ outcomes may depend on a number of factors—including but not limited to—patient characteristics, disease characteristics, and/or surgeon experience.
Da Vinci Xi system precaution statement
The demonstration of safety and effectiveness for the representative specific procedures did not include evaluation of outcomes related to the treatment of cancer (overall survival, disease-free survival, local recurrence) or treatment of the patient’s underlying disease/condition. Device usage in all surgical procedures should be guided by the clinical judgment of an adequately trained surgeon.
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Outside of the U.S., Ion may not have regulatory approvals in all markets. Please check with your local Intuitive representative.
Important safety information
Risks associated with bronchoscopy through an endotracheal tube and under general anesthesia are infrequent and typically minor and may include but are not limited to: sore throat, hoarseness, respiratory complications including dyspnea or hypoxemia, airway injury, bronchospasm, laryngospasm, fever, hemoptysis, chest, or lung infection including pneumonia, lung abscess, or an adverse reaction to anesthesia. Although rare, the following complications may also occur: bleeding, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), cardiac-related complications, respiratory failure, air embolism, or death. As with other medical procedures, there may be additional risks associated with the use of general anesthesia and/or endotracheal intubation that are not listed above; you should consult a healthcare professional regarding these and other potential risks.
Procedures using the Ion endoluminal system may be associated with longer procedure and/or longer anesthesia time.
Individuals’ outcomes may depend on a number of factors—including but not limited to—patient characteristics, disease characteristics, and/or physician experience.
Ion endoluminal system
The Ion endoluminal system (Model IF1000) assists the user in navigating a catheter and endoscopic tools in the pulmonary tract using endoscopic visualization of the tracheobronchial tree for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Ion endoluminal system enables fiducial marker placement. It does not make a diagnosis and is not for pediatric use.
Information provided by the Ion endoluminal system or its components should be considered guidance only and not replace clinical decisions made by a trained physician.
