Vicarious Surgical Robotic System Review: Features of the Single-Port Surgical Robot in Development
Updated: 7 days ago
The Vicarious Surgical System is a robot in development that operates inside the abdomen through a single small incision. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Vicarious Surgical takes a different approach from multi-arm surgical robots. Its two instrument arms and a camera enter the body through one port, and all robotic motion happens inside the patient, where the arms can reach down, sideways, up and even backwards. Each arm carries 28 sensors, and the camera is a 3D high-definition stereoscopic unit. The goal is a 1.5 cm incision; current disposables need 1.8 cm. Most important: the system is not FDA cleared and is not for sale in the United States. It holds a Breakthrough Device Designation, and the company presents its figures as design goals.
Vicarious Surgical Robotic System at a Glance
Access: Single port
Incision: Goal 1.5 cm; current disposables 1.8 cm
Arms: 2 instrument arms
Sensors: 28 per arm
Camera: 3D high-definition stereoscopic
Price: on request
Vicarious Surgical Robotic System Features
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Vicarious Surgical Robotic System |
Manufacturer | Vicarious Surgical |
Access | Single port |
Incision | Goal 1.5 cm; current disposables 1.8 cm |
Arms | 2 instrument arms |
Sensors | 28 per arm |
Camera | 3D high-definition stereoscopic |
Motion | Inside the patient, including backwards |
Components | Patient cart and surgeon console |
Regulatory status | Not FDA cleared; Breakthrough Device Designation |
The system is not cleared by the FDA and not available for sale in the United States. Figures are presented by the company as design goals.
Design and Build Quality
The arms are designed to unfold inside the abdomen, which lets them work in directions that external robot arms cannot.
Software and Integration
Surgeon Console
Hand controllers and proprietary software control instruments and camera.
Visualization
Stereoscopic 3D HD imaging.
Vicarious Surgical Robotic System Applications and Use Cases
Abdominal Surgery
Minimally invasive procedures, as intended.
Single-Incision Approach
Reduced access trauma, as a design goal.
Development Programme
Not yet in clinical sale.
Vicarious Surgical Robotic System Price and Value
Vicarious Surgical does not publish a price; the system is not for commercial sale in the United States.
For the company behind the product, read the Vicarious Surgical Company Profile: Business, Financials and Stock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Single small incision as goal
Arms work in all directions inside the body
28 sensors per arm
3D HD camera
Cons
Not FDA cleared
Not available for sale in the US
Figures are design goals
No published price
Who Should Buy the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System?
It is of interest to surgeons and hospitals following single-port robotics; it cannot currently be purchased in the United States.
Vicarious Surgical Robotic System FAQ
How much does the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System cost?
Vicarious Surgical does not publish a price; the system is not for commercial sale in the United States.
What is the Vicarious Surgical System?
A single-port robotic system in development for abdominal surgery.
Is it FDA cleared?
No. It has a Breakthrough Device Designation only.
How large is the incision?
The goal is 1.5 cm; current disposables need 1.8 cm.
How many sensors are in each arm?
28.
What camera does it use?
A 3D high-definition stereoscopic camera.
Can it be bought?
Not in the United States at present.
What are the main components?
A patient cart and a surgeon console.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change. This article is general information and not medical advice.
