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Intuitive announces expanded indication for da Vinci SP in Europe

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Intuitive Surgical announced it has received CE mark approval in Europe for its da Vinci SP (Single Port) surgical system to be used in transvaginal gynecologic procedures.

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CE mark for transvaginal gynecologic procedures expands SP's applications AUBONNE, Switzerland, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced CE mark approval for the indication of transvaginal gynecologic procedures for the da Vinci SP (Single Port) surgical system – marking a world's-first indication for the SP system. This approval expands da Vinci SP's CE-marked applications in Europe, which currently include endoscopic abdominopelvic, thoracoscopic, transoral otolaryngology, transanal colorectal, and breast surgical procedures. "Building on the strong adoption of da Vinci SP in women's health, this approval is a meaningful step forward, not just as a regulatory milestone, but because it expands access to less invasive options for women across Europe and opens the door to potentially better recovery experiences and outcomes," said Dirk Barten, Intuitive commercial president for Europe. The da Vinci SP system enables surgeons to perform procedures through a single incision or natural orifice, offering enhanced visualization and precision in narrow or deep anatomical spaces. Through a single-entry point, surgeons can control up to three multi-jointed instruments and a fully articulating 3DHD endoscope, enabling access to complex anatomy with minimal disruption to...

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da Vinci SP
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Sep 14, 2026
Location
Europe

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Sep 14, 2026
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