Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) today released data from a study of its da Vinci robotic surgical system used during ventral hernia procedures, touting low rates of conversion, intra-operative complications and 30-day post-operative complications.
Data from the study was recently published in the journal Surgical Endoscopy, Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Intuitive Surgical said.
“The perioperative outcomes from the study provide impactful evidence for the role of robotic surgery as an evidence-based minimally invasive surgical option. From the tools needed to perform the procedure to the improvements in reach and access provided, the robotic-assisted approach has many potential benefits for hernia surgeons and patients alike,” lead study author Dr. Anthony Gonzalez of Miami’s Baptist Hospital said in a press release.
The robotic surgery company reported a 0.8% rate of conversion, 0.5% rate of intra-operative complications and an 8.4% rate of post-operative complications after 30-days in the study. Surgical site infections were 1.4%, and 59.7% of patients were discharged the same day of the procedure, with 25.6% of patients released the following day, Intuitive Surgical said.
“As the evidence mounts, we continue to see unequivocal patient benefits in hernia enabled by robotic-assisted surgery. With this study, we are pleased to see further clinical evidence supportive of the adoption of da Vinci technology for hernia repair,” Intuitive Surgical chief medical officer Dr. Myriam Curet said in prepared remarks.
Earlier this month, Intuitive Surgical said it inked a joint development deal with Dextera Surgical (NSDQ:DXTR) to develop a surgical stapler and cartridge for Intuitive’s da Vinci robotic surgical system.
The company said the new development follows completion of a 6-month feasibility evaluation of Dextera’s MicroCutter as part of an ongoing deal between the companies.
Through the deal, Intuitive Surgical will take charge of development work for the robotic-compatible stapler system, while Dextera Surgical will focus on developing the stapler cartridge for the device.
