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When Dr. Arnold Advincula was asked what makes him passionate about da Vinci surgery, he said, “I never lose sight of the fact that it’s just a privilege that people entrust you with performing surgery—and that’s where da Vinci has been transformative.”   In our new Surgeon Spotlight series, we’re exploring the world of robotic surgery through the eyes of some of the most skilled and knowledgeable physicians in the world. Up next, Dr. Arnold Advincula—a pioneer of minimally invasive robotic surgery who first used the Intuitive da Vinci system 22 years ago and has helped develop its application across the gynecologic specialty.

“I truly believe I have an influence on allowing surgeons to provide better patient care. I’ve had surgeons look at me and say, ‘I could not have done this without the da Vinci.’” Commercial Learning Manager Anthony Harris’ career began on a basketball court. He played college and then professional basketball before a back injury changed his path—and led him to Intuitive. As a surgical patient, Anthony understood the power of minimally invasive care to transform lives. Outside of work, Anthony leads a “typical America, super busy” lifestyle he loves with his wife and two sons. At Intuitive, Anthony trains our Commercial team on the innovative technology that advances minimally invasive care around the world. “We make amazing tech,” Anthony says. “But it’s the why behind it. That’s what makes people love working here.” If you are looking to move your career and the future of healthcare forward, join us: https://lnkd.in/eqp2vEHa #WeAreIntuitive

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, claiming more than 357 lives every day. At Intuitive, we want to help physicians shorten the patient's journey from lung cancer concern to care. That’s why we launched the Impact of Knowing—an initiative dedicated to providing education to help patients understand their options and know what to expect. Because when we’re talking about people with lung cancer, we’re talking about our family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. They’re people like Paula, who went through years of worry and inconclusive tests on a lung nodule before her journey led her to a biopsy with Intuitive's Ion robotic bronchoscopy system. Although the diagnosis was not the one she wanted, she got the answers she needed and a care plan to move forward on her path to recovery. Watch and share Paula’s story.

For nearly three decades, we’ve worked closely and collaboratively with our customers to help advance minimally invasive care. Moments like this are what keep us going. Seeing our technology reach the surgeons and care teams who use it to offer minimally invasive care to their patients. The excitement is palpable. So many potentially improved outcomes lie ahead. Congratulations, Tampa General Hospital. Your smiles mean the world to us. *Individuals’ outcomes may depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to patient characteristics, disease characteristics and/or physician/surgeon experience.

We’re at #AABIP2024 with Drs. Catherine Oberg, Scott Oh, DO, FCCP, DAABIP, and IP fellows from around the country—connecting the current generation of pioneers with the next generation of lung cancer program builders, who will advance what’s possible in minimally invasive lung care. "Collaborating with Intuitive not only includes top-tier clinical and programmatic support but also goes much deeper," said Dr. Oberg. "They are truly interested in education at all levels and at facilitating community building to help empower those who are interested in advancing minimally invasive lung care." This is what our commitment to education looks like: sharing knowledge, experience, and advice to advance careers and continuously innovate—together.

We’re at #AABIP2024 with Drs. Bryan Husta, George Cheng, Ara Chrissian, Colleen Keyes, and Maykol Postigo—and we’re talking about innovation with intention to transform lung cancer care. An emerging body of evidence informed our discussion on everything from Ion’s innovative preprocedural planning and intraprocedural navigation tools to the platform’s open-access* approach to imaging integration. These aren't just features; they’re opportunities to provide early answers. Intuitive Ion is designed to be the platform for the future. Our ongoing commitment to collaborative innovation helps empower physicians with access to meaningful innovation that will continually advance lung care for years to come. Listen, learn, innovate—that’s Intuitive. *”Open-access” refers to the ability of the physician to use compatible tools with the Ion system: refer to the user manual for a list of compatible tools.

Are you applying for a job with Intuitive? Our #IntuitiveInterviews series brings you insider tips to help you get excited and build your confidence before you speak with our team. This week’s advice comes from our newest hires: Make connections with those who know us best—whether that’s current employees or people who have benefited from our technology. If you’re wondering how someone has grown their career at Intuitive, a particular team’s approach to difficult problems, or how we collaborate and lead—ask us! We’re proud of our culture of openness and we value curiosity. We also want to help you find out if Intuitive is a place where you’ll thrive. Don’t hesitate to reach out on LinkedIn or ask your recruiter for a few references within Intuitive. You also might be surprised to learn how you’re already connected to Intuitive—the impact of doctors using our products is vast. Ask your friends and family if they’ve had a da Vinci surgery or Ion procedure. Chances are, you’ll find stories of people benefiting from the innovative medical technology that everyone here has a hand in building. We hope they’ll leave you more inspired than ever to join our team. If you’re ready to find the job that will transform your career and help transform healthcare, join us: https://lnkd.in/eWYjPzCP #WeAreIntuitive

When Dr. Aaron Quyn was asked what surprised him most about his work as a surgeon, he said, “What I’m most surprised by, and it’s magnified by using the da Vinci system, is that I’m still improving as a surgeon. Part of that is the operative view, and part is that developments keep evolving with da Vinci. I’d like to think most surgeons, when reflecting, will say that the robot gives them the platform to become better.”   In our new Surgeon Spotlight series, we’re exploring the world of robotic surgery through the eyes of some of the most skilled and knowledgeable physicians in the world. Up next, a UK-based surgeon with a truly global outlook: Dr. Aaron Quyn, associate professor of surgery at the University of Leeds.

Every day at Intuitive, employees build leading-edge technology that empowers doctors to save lives. This is a place where our passion for innovation, our laser focus on patient care, and a culture of openness and inclusivity drive meaningful progress and personal growth. Managing Engineering Fellow Pink (aka Ian) McDowall has been contributing to Intuitive’s progress for 16 years—but it’s only recently that they’ve felt the full power of belonging here. A tragic event propelled Pink to change. As their boss was dying, Pink looked back on their life and realized: “I had to be my authentic self.” Part of their expression was changing from the masculine clothes they had always worn to the office to wearing skirts and more female-style clothes. “Dressing the way I do makes me feel whole, and that’s a really great feeling.” Pink also wanted to use their own experience to educate other employees about gender identity—encouraging questions and dialogue after they gave a presentation about their new fashion. “I wanted to make it clear to people that it was important to me, and afterward people told me I’d made them more comfortable having conversations about gender identities, particularly with their kids.” Pink shares their story with the hope that it will “help other people feel a little more confident about expressing themselves.” Join us in building an Intuitive where everyone can belong and flourish: https://lnkd.in/exCvRUJU #WeAreIntuitive

Da Vinci robotic surgical systems are designed for hospitals committed to increasing the scale and efficiency of minimally invasive surgery. Built from nearly three decades of experience integrating robotics technology with advanced software, da Vinci systems deliver precision, vision, and control. From single-port robotic surgery to our most advanced and integrated multiport system ever, da Vinci systems can help your practice achieve excellence. The right system, for the right case—that’s Intuitive. https://lnkd.in/e-Xyt_5u