Peer-Reviewed Studies on Intuitive's Force Feedback Technology Demonstrate its Potential to Reduce Force on Tissue and Enhance Surgeon Performance

Core Insights - Intuitive has published two peer-reviewed studies demonstrating the effectiveness of its Force Feedback technology in the da Vinci 5 surgical system, which enhances robotic-assisted surgery by allowing surgeons to feel the forces applied to tissue [1][2][8] Group 1: Study Findings - The first study indicated that Force Feedback technology can reduce the force applied to tissue by up to 43%, regardless of the surgeon's experience level, based on evaluations from 28 surgeons [3][4][5] - The second study highlighted that Force Feedback technology improves novice surgeon performance by reducing tissue trauma and errors during suturing, as well as decreasing the time required to complete suturing tasks, evaluated with 29 novice surgeons [6][7] Group 2: Clinical Implications - The studies suggest that the lack of a way to measure forces during surgery can lead to unintentional tissue damage, which may negatively impact patient outcomes such as pain and recovery time [4][5] - The findings indicate that Force Feedback technology could enable gentler robotic surgery, with potential benefits for surgical performance and patient outcomes, although further research is needed to understand its clinical implications [5][8] Group 3: Future Developments - Intuitive is currently expanding the availability of Force Feedback technology in hospitals across the United States and plans to continue its research and development through 2025 and beyond [8]