"There’s a family history of colorectal cancer with my uncle Carmine,” said Dr. Francone, a colorectal surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. "In fact, my uncle is one of the patients in our previous research, so it's nice to try and do something to move colorectal cancer care forward.” In our Surgeon Spotlight series, we’re exploring the world of da Vinci surgery through the eyes of some of the most skilled and knowledgeable surgeons in the world. Meet Dr. Todd Francone—and explore his research on postoperative clinical outcomes for rectal cancer resection with da Vinci compared to laparoscopy and open surgery.
For Linda Tawdros, a field service engineer (FSE) at Intuitive, every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Supporting 14 hospitals across New York and New Jersey, Linda ensures da Vinci and Ion robotic systems are always ready for critical, life-changing surgeries. Whether she’s installing new technology, troubleshooting engineering challenges, or collaborating closely with her teammates, Linda knows she’s part of something bigger. “It’s a true team environment; you’re never alone. Just this morning, I joined a colleague to assist with an installation—we took in on it together,” Linda shares. But the most rewarding part of the work, Linda says, is seeing its real-world impact. “Watching firsthand how our technology helps doctors change lives is incredible.” Her advice to anyone considering an FSE career? “Do it. It’s the greatest thing.” Ready to take the leap? We’re hiring FSEs around the world: https://lnkd.in/eNtrVUny #WeAreIntuitive
Today, Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart had an opportunity to interact with care teams, hospital executives, and policymakers to discuss breakthroughs in robotic surgery at the annual hashtag#ACHECongress. Guthart has dedicated the last 30 years to developing technology-enabled ecosystems that can empower care teams to help patients have better surgical experiences and faster recoveries. The ACHE Congress brings together the many communities of people who wake up every day dedicated to transforming health care. More than 7,000 healthcare leaders attend this event to discuss, debate, and learn from each other about new innovations and breakthroughs in lowering costs and increasing access to the best care possible. We are privileged to be part of that conversation. That’s Intuitive. *For product intended use and/or indications for use, risks, cautions, and warnings and full prescribing information, refer to the associated user manual(s) or visit https://lnkd.in/esPUMNbe. For summary of the risks associated with surgery refer to https://lnkd.in/eGyajU9x.
We're thrilled to be at the 2025 hashtag#ACHECongress on Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Michael Stifelman of Hackensack Meridian Health—a pioneer of robotic surgery who has over twenty years of experience with da Vinci systems. Dr. Stifelman shared his clinical, economic, and strategic rationale for investing in robotic surgery and made the case for the importance of reducing open surgery in providing equitable, sustainable care to his community. “For us, it has and will always be about the patient first,” said Dr. Stifelman. We couldn’t agree more.
Last year, we introduced da Vinci 5 to the world—and with it, our first-of-its kind Force Feedback technology. Now, we’re proud to announce the publication of two peer-reviewed studies in Surgical Endoscopy, which demonstrate the potential of our technology to help reduce the amount of force placed on tissue during surgery and enhance surgeon performance. “These studies show early, pre-clinical and compelling evidence of the potential impact of Force Feedback technology across all surgeon experience levels,” said Intuitive Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Myriam Curet. Meaningful evidence through clinical data and outcomes research—that’s Intuitive. https://lnkd.in/e2EiyfMq
Wondering what it’s like to interview at Intuitive? We know interviews can feel daunting, so we’ve put together a helpful guide to help you feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities with us. Here’s our best advice: ✅ Get to know us. Our culture is built on small teams tackling big challenges—supported by humble, experienced leaders who care deeply about your growth and impact. ✅ Be yourself. Show us your curiosity, your passion, and how you think. ✅ Ask great questions. Every breakthrough at Intuitive starts with someone asking, “What if?” For 30 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. What challenges do you want to solve? And why are you the one to solve them? We can’t wait to meet you. 🔍 Learn more about how we hire: https://lnkd.in/eVVsXZic #WeAreIntuitive
We’re excited to share that Intuitive is a 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award winner. The award celebrates Intuitive as one of the best employers—of nearly 1 million companies—for people starting their careers. “At Intuitive, people know their impact—and that’s what people just starting their careers are looking for,” says Chief Human Resources Officer Pat Wadors. “This honor recognizes that Intuitive is a fast-growing and exciting place to grow a truly meaningful career. Congrats to our University Hiring Program and the entire Talent Acquisition team!” If you want to launch a career full of learning, collaboration, and growth while supporting a mission that helps doctors change lives, we are hiring: https://lnkd.in/edzujmDj #WeAreIntuitive
Women in da Vinci Surgery is a global movement of passionate and talented women dedicated to connecting, learning, and growing—and who strive to transform surgery for patients. This morning at hashtag#SAGES2025, we gathered early to walk and run together. The day ahead will be full of learning and collaboration. Full of innovative technologies and ideas. This is how we get ready to make the most of it. #WIDVS #WeAreIntuitive
We’re at #SAGES2025 with Drs. Jennifer Preston, Salvatore Docimo, Jr., and Andy Hawthorne—three innovative surgeons here to share how current users, academic surgeons, and even new adopters can strive to transform surgery with da Vinci 5. “As surgeons, once we find a technique that works well for us and results in good patient outcomes, it’s hard to change what we’re doing,” says. Dr. Jennifer Preston. "But by being resistant to change, we risk missing opportunities to do even better for our patients. Just as some held out on laparoscopy because they were good at open surgery, many surgeons today are hesitant to adopt robotics. I certainly understand that perspective as someone who was well-trained in complex laparoscopic surgery. However, the reality is that robotics represents a huge technological leap forward from laparoscopy—one that ultimately can benefit our patients and is only going to get better." Nearly thirty years of innovation has brought us to our fifth generation of da Vinci. But what’s truly exciting is what lies ahead. That’s Intuitive. * Testimonials are based on unique experiences from current customers. The individuals were compensated for their testimonials. **For intended use and/or indications for use, contraindications, risks, cautions, and warnings and full prescribing information, refer to the associated da Vinci 5 Surgical System user manual(s) or visit https://lnkd.in/eMrZt7z4
“We all in some way touch a product that is changing somebody’s life.” Director of Supplier Engineering Alejandro de la Fuente sees the unique combination of engineering excellence and humility that defines Intuitive’s culture every day. The leaders who built Intuitive’s foundational systems are problem-solving alongside our newest engineers. Because everyone knows the stakes: each innovation we make is not just a technical leap forward—it’s advancing minimally invasive care around the world. Ready to engineer the future of healthcare? Join us: https://lnkd.in/gk5EHsam #WeAreIntuitive
