FDA Clears Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci SP System for Hernia, Gallbladder, and Appendix Procedures

Intuitive Surgical Inc. has received FDA clearance to expand the use of its da Vinci SP surgical system for hernia, gallbladder, and appendix procedures. This approval broadens the system's application beyond its existing clearances for urology, colorectal, thoracic, and transoral surgeries, enhancing its scope for minimally invasive procedures.