Intuitive Surgical: Robotic Precision

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(00:00:00) -Welcome to Business Breakdowns

(00:02:55) - First Question - The Evolution of Surgery: From Ancient Practices to Robot-Assisted

(00:08:14) - Revolutionizing Surgery With the Da Vinci System

(00:11:23) - Early Challenges and Regulatory Hurdles for Robotic Surgery

(00:14:59) - The Future of Robotic Surgery

(00:22:40) - Exploring the Business Model of Intuitive Surgical

(00:29:26) - The Fifth Generation of the Da Vinci System

(00:37:26) - Intuitive Surgical's Financial Overview

(00:41:16) - Depreciation, Secondary Markets, and Economic Factors

(00:45:52) - R&D Investments and Digital Innovations

(00:49:04) - Navigating the Competitive Landscape

(00:55:04) - Global Expansion and Market Opportunities

(00:57:27) - Identifying Risks and Disruptions

(01:01:37) - Key Lessons from Intuitive Surgical