Tag: da Vinci 5

Timeline illustration showing the evolution of robotic surgery from the 1985 PUMA 560 brain biopsy through ROBODOC, da Vinci system generations, and modern AI-integrated surgical robots

by Sanksshep Mahendra Updated May 15, 2026 at 8:34 am

When Was the First Robotic Surgery?

Why it matters: The first robotic surgery happened in 1985. Trace the full journey from PUMA 560 to da Vinci 5, and discover how AI is reshaping surgical robotics.

Robotic surgery system with da Vinci robotic arms performing minimally invasive procedure in modern operating room

by Sanksshep Mahendra Updated May 26, 2026 at 3:02 pm

AI Health Care IoT Robotics

Robotic Surgery

Why it matters: Over 10M procedures on da Vinci robots across 69 countries. Explore AI-powered surgical robotics, telesurgery, clinical outcomes, and the $63B market forecast.