Intuitive Receives FDA Clearance for Laparoscopic Procedures

Intuitive Surgical, a company specializing in robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery, announced that FDA clearance has been granted for use of the da Vinci Surgical System to perform gynecological laparoscopic procedures.

The FDA's clearance allows U.S. surgeons to use the da Vinci System in procedures such as hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids). These procedures are usually performed through large abdominal incisions resulting in significant postoperative convalescence, pain, blood loss and scarring.

With the use of the da Vinci System, patients may benefit from a faster recovery time, a shorter hospital stay, less pain, less scarring and a quicker return to normal activities.