da Vinci Surgery System is Made! (aug 2, 2000 – 13h 7min, oct 18, 2025 y)
Description:
In 2000, the da Vinci Surgery System broke new ground by becoming the first robotic surgery system approved by the FDA for general laparoscopic surgery. This was the first time the FDA approved an all-encompassing system of surgical instruments and camera/scopic utensils. The one-centimeter diameter surgical arms represent a significant advancement in robotic surgery from the early, large-armed systems such as the PUMA 560. This is also the only FDA approved robot for the head and neck.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 2, 2000
13h 7min, oct 18, 2025 y
~ 25 years