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Indications for Use

The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urological surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign and malignant tumors classified as T1 and T2, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and thoracoscopically assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Instructions for Use.

Is Minimally Invasive Surgery Right For You?

The following conditions or factors may make the use of laparoscopic surgery, including da Vinci® Surgery unadvisable: bleeding disorders, history of prior surgery, pregnancy and significant cardio-pulmonary conditions. If you are experiences any of these conditions, it is important to see a doctor and ask about all treatment options, including the potential risks.

Alternative Treatment Options

Although the da Vinci Surgical System is considered safe and effective, it may not be appropriate for every individual, as an individual’s circumstances may preclude using minimally invasive techniques or may indicate other treatment options. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options that may be appropriate for your medical condition, as well as their risks and benefits. If you have questions about the da Vinci Surgical System or a da Vinci procedure, consult with a qualified physician familiar with the da Vinci Surgical System. A list of physicians experienced with the da Vinci Surgical System can be found in the Surgeon Locator.

Conversion to Non-Minimally Invasive Technique

Environmental or equipment failures may cause the da Vinci Surgical System to be unavailable, and may require your doctor to convert to alternative surgical techniques. Ask your doctor about the potential risk of such conversions.

Surgeon Training

The da Vinci Surgical System should be used only by surgeons who have developed adequate robotic skills to perform the tasks associated with each procedure and who have received specific training in the use of the da Vinci Surgical System. Training provided by Intuitive Surgical is limited to product education on the da Vinci Surgical System and does not replace the necessary medical training and experience required to perform surgery.

Intuitive Surgical makes no claims as to the competency, training or licensing of the physicians listed or identified on this site. We encourage patients to investigate their surgeon’s training and experience by interviewing them and by searching the American Medical Association's (AMA) "Directory of Physicians in the U.S." and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) "Official Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists."

Medical Advice Disclaimer

These pages are not intended to provide medical advice or physician instruction on the appropriate use of products produced or supplied by Intuitive, its affiliates, related companies, or its licensors or joint venture partners. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes.

If you are a physician, contact Intuitive Surgical for further information on product training. Surgeons or others who are considering using minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery should only do so after successfully completing required medical training and certification as well as the relevant training mandated in the professional guidelines of their own hospital, institution, or society – including training on the use of the da Vinci Surgical System.