Innovators
Intuitive Surgical Inc."This company is currently the global leader in the field of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. Their mission is to provide surgeons and hospitals with the tools needed to improve clinical outcomes and to help patients return to active and productive lives. Intutive Surgical serves customers throughout the United States and internationally."(Citation 31) |
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Mako Surgical Corp."MAKO is dedicated to advancing orthopedics through the discovery and development of quality innovative robotic surgical solutions that consistently, reproducibly, and precisely restore patient quality of life."(Citation 32) |
Titan Medical Inc."This Canadian company is focused on the development and commericalization of robotic surgical technologies. It is researching and developing technologies to empower surgeons to use robots in the operating room of the future. " |
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Accuray Inc."Accuray is a leader in the field of radiosurgery and is dedicated to providing an improved quality of life and a treatment to those diagnosed with cancer. Accuray develops and markets the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, which is designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body. " |
Prosurgics"Prosurgics is dedicated to pioneering a new generation of innovative but affordable surgical robots. The company's technology portfolio encompasses image-guided and tele-manipulator systems, surgical planning and intra-operative navigation. " |
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CUREXO Technology Corporation"CUREXO is a pioneer in medical robotics and a world leader in image-directed, robotic products for orthopaedic applications. CUREXO created the ROBODOC. " |
Hansen Medical"Hansen Medical is the global leader in flexible robotics. Its vision is to create a new generation of advanced medical robots that would empower and protect physicians while providing care for patients. " |
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Rosewell Park Cancer InstituteRPCI is one of the institutes that focuses on robotic surgery. With the help from many Philanthropic foundations, including John R. Oishei Foundation, Margaret L. Wendt Foundation, and James H. Cummings Foundation, RPCI has developed a center for robotic surgery. Their goal is to create a well-trained workforce and continue advances in the field. Their center will provide training that offers education to medical students, residents and fellows at the physician level. |
Other Innovators that Contribute to Robotic Surgery:
Innovations
Da Vinci Surgical SystemThis robotic system was designed by Intutive Surgical Inc. It allows surgeons to perform surgery sitting at a console that is several feet away from the operation. The Da Vinci System provides 3D HD visualization, EndoWrist instrumentation, and motion technology.(Citation 39)
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EndoWrist InstrumentsIntutitive Surgical Inc. also created the EndoWrist Instruments. These instruments provide surgeons with dexterity as well as a full range of motion.(Citation 41) |
RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System
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CyberKnife System
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Amadeus Robotic Surgical System
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ROBODOC Surgical System
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RoSS Robotic Surgical Simulator
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Other Innovations in Robotic Surgery