Robotic surgery in China
Summary of Da Vinci system installation, surgery volumes, and future directions in China
Robotic surgery, succeeding open and laparoscopic surgery, stands as the third revolution in surgical techniques. To date, numerous robotic surgical systems have been approved for use, such as AESOP, ZEUS, Da Vinci, and Enhance. Among these systems, the Da Vinci surgical system, developed by Intuitive Surgical, received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2000, marking the commencement of commercialization of surgical robots. Over four iterations, the Da Vinci surgical system has emerged as the most popular and widely used surgical robot worldwide.
