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Intuitive Surgical is a global technology leader in the field of robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery. The company develops, manufactures and markets robotic technologies designed to improve clinical outcomes and help patients return more quickly to active lives. Its patented da Vinci Surgical System is a sophisticated robotic platform designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. The da Vinci Surgical System is utilized worldwide, in major centers in the United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia and Turkey. Intuitive Surgical has headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif.