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Modular Design in Surgical Robotic Systems

Working closely with surgeons from around the world, we decided to take a new approach and make the entire Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) system modular. This configuration, including mounting the arms on separate carts, was central to transforming how surgeons use RAS.

Building a business case for robotic surgery

You can see the future of robotic surgery — building the path to get there takes planning, buy-in, and a healthy dose of shared vision.

Taking minimally invasive surgery to the next level

See how we build on our legacy to shape the future of surgery and make a world of difference for patients around the world.

Taking minimally invasive surgery to the next level

See how we build on our legacy to shape the future of surgery and make a world of differene for patients around the world.

Make the most of your robot: how to maximize the value of a strategic robotics program

Featuring Marieke Maanders
Director of Integrated Health Solutions, EMEA, Medtronic

As leader of the IHS consulting team, Marieke focuses on developing robotics beyond the device itself. She and her team partner with hospitals on the design, development and delivery of robotic programs to help them achieve their strategic objectives. The ultimate goal: help hospitals realize more value from their robot purchase through optimization of patient care and standardization around patient treatment.

What’s the next big thing in surgery?

Technology is evolving rapidly with many new surgical innovations, but we have to continually ask ourselves–why this specific technology? How is it going to benefit the end user?  What’s important is that technology enables us as surgeons to do things better for our patients.

Building a Successful Robotic Surgery Program Through Partnership

Mineh Nazary, strategic business developer for surgical robotics, shares her insights on patient outcomes, challenges, and technology in RAS.

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Ergonomics of RAS: A Review of the Evidence

While surgeons work to heal their patients, technology advancements in the OR work to keep surgeons well, too. Jed Farlow, Lead Human-Centered Design, Medtronic Surgical Robotics R&D, gives his insight.

Can RAS Drive Ergonomic Improvements for Surgeons?

Dr. Erik Wilson shares insight from his experience in performing over 4,000 cases of robotic general surgery since 2002 and the longest series of robotic gastric bypasses in the world.

How PBP is Transforming RAS Training

Learn how Proficiency-Based Progression (PBP) can maximize training outcomes in this article featuring the expert who invented it.

3 Barriers to Building a RAS Program (and Solutions to Overcome Them)

Dr. John Lenihan, explores 3 key barriers you’ll likely face when starting a robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) program — and 3 solutions to help you successfully overcome them.

5 Questions to Answer Before Starting a RAS Program

Robotics industry expert Josh Feldstein shares the top five questions a hospital must consider before starting a robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) program – and why having clearly-defined answers is so important.

Changing the Training Game: One Path to Standardized Training for Robotic-assisted Surgery

Prof. Dr. Alexandre Mottrie shares his perspective on setting training standards for robotic-assisted surgery (RAS).

How to Start a Sustainable RAS Revolution in Your Hospital

Medtronic Robotics System Utilization Manager, Berta Ortiga, shares her perspective on the best way for hospitals to approach investing in robot-assisted surgery technology and building a successful robotics program.

Obesity and Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS)

Dr Anna Fagotti, Director of the Ovarian Cancer Unit at Polyclinico Gemelli, shares some of her insights about the challenges of surgically treating obese patients and how she uses robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) to overcome some of those challenges.