Robotic surgery can improve the accuracy and reduce the invasiveness of a broad range of surgical procedures. But it’s entirely dependent on flawless execution by the surgical system. Robotic surgery player Intuitive Surgical ($ISRG) has learned this the hard way with repeated regulatory issues and recalls due to system malfunction.
In order to help address the “challenges and opportunities” raised by robotic surgery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is planning to hold a two-day public workshop in late July on robotically assisted surgical devices.
