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At Intuitive, we’ve spent the last 28 years pioneering robotic-assisted surgery across the globe, raising the bar for what physicians and patients can expect of minimally invasive surgical experiences and outcomes.

In service of this mission, 10 years ago, we turned our sights to the broader patient journey, looking beyond surgery to understand where minimally invasive robotics could benefit earlier disease identification and diagnosis. With an average 5-year survival rate of only 18% in 2011, lung cancer is where we set our sights, and in 2019, we introduced the Ion Endoluminal System.

Today, in alignment with the physicians, care teams, and administrators with whom we partner, Intuitive is committed to Innovating with intention to help reimagine how lung cancer is detected, diagnosed, and treated— from the bronchoscopy suite to the C-suite. Powered by the collective dedication and innovation of >650 endoluminal business unit employees, collaboration with >400 world-class thoracic oncology program leaders, lessons learned from >100,000 procedures performed to-date, and 28 years of experience collaboratively building programs that have modernized standards of care, we know that creating better outcomes requires much more than a robot.

Intuitive’s Total Program Approach aimed at transforming the standard of care for lung cancer:

1. Procedure: Design a first-of-its-kind technology platform that empowers physicians to deliver earlier, comprehensive, minimally invasive answers to their patients with clinical confidence—regardless of nodule size, density, or location.
2. Program: Deliver an unparalleled level of support to thoracic oncology programs throughout their journeys to expand patient access to earlier diagnosis and intervention
3. Platform: Continuously improve the value of our system and service offerings by delivering consistent and meaningful innovations, ensuring our customers are empowered with access to the platform of the future that will advance lung care for years to come.

Ready to learn more? Contact us here: https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/products-and-services/ion

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