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The da Vinci SP is a current single-port robotic surgical system built to deliver three wristed instruments and an articulating 3DHD endoscope through one incision or natural orifice.

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Payload
Not rated as a general load-handling robot; instruments are designed for tissue manipulation
Max Speed
Not publicly specified
Runtime
Mains powered
Navigation
Surgeon-console teleoperation
Environment
Hospital operating rooms
Best For
Single-port robotic surgery

OVERVIEW

The da Vinci SP is Intuitive’s current single-port robotic surgical platform, designed for procedures performed through one incision or a natural orifice where approved.

A single robotic arm delivers three multi-jointed instruments and a fully articulating 3DHD endoscope through a specialised access port, supporting 360-degree anatomical access in narrow spaces.

The SP is best suited for hospitals and surgeons building a dedicated single-port programme with appropriate indications, training, instruments, and case volume.

Its single-port architecture offers distinctive access in narrow anatomy, but its value depends on approved indications, specialist training, dedicated instruments, and sufficient procedure volume.

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KEY FEATURES

Single-port architecture

One robotic arm delivers instruments and vision through a specialised access port.

Three wristed instruments

Supports articulated instrument control within a narrow operative space.

Articulating 3DHD endoscope

Provides flexible stereoscopic visualisation through the same port.

360° anatomical access

Designed to support internal triangulation and access around the target anatomy.

Specialised procedure focus

Built for approved single-incision and natural-orifice workflows.

Current platform

Part of Intuitive’s active product, training, instrument, and service ecosystem.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Single-port robotic surgical system

Main purpose

Single-port robotic surgery

Operating environment

Hospital operating rooms

Deployment

Multi-cart OR deployment

Payload / load capacity

Not rated as a general load-handling robot; instruments are designed for tissue manipulation

Reach

360° anatomical access

Mobility

Manually positioned operating-room carts; fixed during the procedure

Manipulation

3 multi-jointed wristed instruments

Max speed

Not publicly specified

Runtime

Mains powered

Power source

Hospital mains electricity

Navigation / control

Surgeon-console teleoperation

Sensors

Articulating 3D HD endoscope

Dimensions

Not publicly specified

Weight

Not publicly specified

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Sunnyvale, California, United States
United States, Western Europe and Asia Pacific directly; additional regions via distributors
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the da Vinci SP cost? +

The da Vinci SP price is available through a hospital-specific quotation rather than public global retail pricing. The final cost can change according to country, configuration, installation, freight, taxes, regulatory requirements, warranty, service coverage, training, accessories, software, and the work required to make the system operational. A headline price rarely represents the complete deployed cost.

Buyers should ask whether the proposal includes the surgeon console, SP patient cart and single arm, articulating 3DHD endoscope, three wristed instruments, EntryGuide and accessories, software, installation, training, and service, and whether commissioning, operator training, maintenance, spare parts, validation, and ongoing technical support are included or quoted separately. This is especially important for hospitals, health systems, surgical programme leaders, procurement teams, biomedical engineers, authorised service organisations, and trained clinical teams, where an incomplete package can create delays, compliance problems, or a system that cannot perform the intended workflow. The safer comparison is the total supported project rather than the base machine alone.

You can request a da Vinci SP quote through Anton Robots to compare the available configuration, delivery assumptions, support position, and alternatives before purchasing.

Where can I buy the da Vinci SP? +

You can buy, source, or request commercial guidance for the da Vinci SP through Anton Robots. The correct route depends on its market status: the da Vinci SP is a current single-port system in Intuitive’s public portfolio, with indications and availability varying materially by country. Anton Robots helps buyers identify the appropriate manufacturer, authorised channel, specialist supplier, integrator, franchise route, refurbishment source, or current alternative, then compare what is actually included. The da Vinci SP may also be available through Intuitive and authorised regional medical-device sales channels, but two offers carrying the same product name may cover very different hardware, software, service, training, installation, and warranty terms.

Before buying, confirm the exact model or generation, serial or revision where relevant, included components, regional approvals, delivery timing, service responsibility, and whether the system is suitable for the intended use. For hospitals, health systems, surgical programme leaders, procurement teams, biomedical engineers, authorised service organisations, and trained clinical teams, total package quality and long-term support are normally more important than the lowest advertised amount.

Start with a request through Anton Robots so the buying route and complete package can be checked.

Where can I find a da Vinci SP for sale? +

You can look for a da Vinci SP for sale through Intuitive and authorised regional medical-device sales channels and specialist marketplaces such as Anton Robots. Availability must be interpreted carefully because the da Vinci SP is a current single-port system in Intuitive’s public portfolio, with indications and availability varying materially by country. A listing may describe a new system, remaining inventory, a demonstration unit, a used or refurbished unit, a project deployment, or only one component of a larger installation.

Before treating a listing as comparable, verify the exact configuration, operating condition, included software and tools, documentation, service history, warranty, regulatory status, and whether installation or commissioning is required. For professional buyers, the key question is not simply whether a da Vinci SP appears online, but whether it can be delivered, supported, and used legally and safely for the intended workflow. Missing controllers, licences, instruments, attachments, calibration tools, or service coverage can materially change value.

If you find a da Vinci SP for sale, contact Anton Robots to review the offer and compare it with current alternatives before committing.

Can I get a quote for the da Vinci SP? +

Yes. You can get a quote for the da Vinci SP through Anton Robots. A useful quotation should describe the SP system, approved procedure programme, instruments, access products, imaging, installation, training, service, and facility requirements, not merely name the base product. It should also identify what is excluded, the expected delivery or project schedule, site responsibilities, warranty terms, service response, training, consumables or accessories, and any regional compliance conditions.

This matters because the final cost of a professional robot or automated system often depends more on the complete application than on the machine itself. A lower proposal may exclude critical equipment, while a higher proposal may include integration, commissioning, support, and a configuration that is ready for the intended task. Buyers should provide the country, facility, workflow, expected volume, environment, users, and required outcomes so the supplier can size the project correctly.

Anton Robots can help compare the da Vinci SP with other relevant robots and request an itemised proposal based on the real use case.

What is included when you buy a da Vinci SP? +

What is included with the da Vinci SP depends on the seller, generation, country, and project configuration. A typical proposal may include the surgeon console, SP patient cart and single arm, articulating 3DHD endoscope, three wristed instruments, EntryGuide and accessories, software, installation, training, and service, but buyers should never assume that every offer contains the same components. Ask for a written packing list, software list, service scope, and responsibilities matrix before ordering. Important items may be optional, supplied by an integrator, or tied to a service agreement.

Confirm whether freight, installation, site preparation, commissioning, training, validation, warranty, maintenance, spare parts, and technical support are included. For a used or legacy system, confirm serial numbers, operating condition, remaining serviceability, compatible accessories, and whether licences or software can legally transfer. For a current regulated or industrial platform, confirm the authorised purchasing route and local documentation. Two offers can use the same product name while representing very different operational packages.

You can request an itemised da Vinci SP package through Anton Robots and compare the total delivered system rather than the headline machine.

What procedures can the da Vinci SP support? +

The da Vinci SP supports approved single-port and natural-orifice procedures, but the exact indications vary significantly by country. Intuitive has expanded U.S. indications over time, and European or other market approvals may cover a different set of abdominopelvic, thoracoscopic, transoral, transanal, breast, or other procedures. Hospitals must verify the current label and instructions for use for the exact market before planning a programme.

A procedure performed with SP at one institution or country may not be approved elsewhere. Clinical teams should also consider patient selection, access, instrument reach, specimen extraction, emergency conversion, and whether multiport Xi, X, or da Vinci 5 is more appropriate. The authorised supplier and hospital governance should define the approved case pathway.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

Does the da Vinci SP perform surgery autonomously? +

No. The da Vinci SP does not perform surgery autonomously. Da Vinci systems are surgeon-controlled robotic-assisted platforms: the surgeon sits at a console and controls the camera and instruments, while the bedside team manages the patient cart, instruments, patient, and operating-room workflow. The system can scale and filter hand movements and provide advanced visualisation and wristed instruments, but clinical judgement, dissection, suturing, energy use, and emergency decisions remain with trained clinicians.

Hospitals must not describe the system as an autonomous surgeon. Safe use depends on procedure selection, training, credentialing, team communication, equipment checks, patient positioning, and the ability to convert or respond to complications. Software features and automated checks can support workflow without replacing the surgeon.

Buyers should ensure marketing, patient information, and staff training use accurate language. Anton Robots positions da Vinci SP as a surgical robot platform for hospital programmes, not as a self-operating medical device. Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

How do the da Vinci SP instruments and endoscope work? +

The da Vinci SP uses a single arm to deliver three wristed instruments and a fully articulating 3DHD endoscope through one specialised port. Once inside the patient, the instruments articulate to create working angles and the endoscope can move to support visualisation in confined anatomy.

The exact instruments, access ports, cannulas, energy devices, accessories, and extended or standard range options depend on the market and procedure. Hospitals need an SP-specific instrument and sterile-processing plan; multiport instruments are not automatically interchangeable. Teams should validate setup, insertion, collision management, instrument exchange, specimen handling, and emergency removal for each procedure.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP. The final selection should be based on verified availability, application fit, lifecycle support, local compliance, and the responsibilities of the manufacturer, supplier, integrator, and buyer for the da Vinci SP.

What training is required to use the da Vinci SP? +

Hospitals need a structured da Vinci SP training and credentialing programme. Surgeons generally require system education, simulation or skills work, procedure-specific training, supervised cases or proctoring as required by the institution, and formal credentialing through hospital governance. Bedside assistants, nurses, sterile-processing staff, biomedical engineers, anaesthesia teams, and OR coordinators also need role-specific training. The programme should cover setup, docking, instrument changes, troubleshooting, emergency undocking, patient positioning, sterile workflow, device checks, and conversion plans.

Training requirements vary by country, specialty, hospital policy, and intended procedure. Buying a system without a realistic training and utilisation plan can produce low adoption and poor return. Procurement should include training capacity, onboarding schedule, case-volume ramp, ongoing competency, and support for new staff. Ask the authorised supplier to describe what is included and what the hospital must provide. Anton Robots can help compare training and support packages during the commercial evaluation.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

Is the da Vinci SP worth buying for a hospital? +

The da Vinci SP can be worth buying for hospitals with a clear single-port strategy, approved procedures, committed surgeons, and enough case volume to support a specialised platform. Its value is not simply fewer ports; it offers a distinct internal architecture for narrow-space access.

The business case should include procedure demand, training, instruments, access products, service, room workflow, and whether the hospital also needs a multiport system. A low-volume programme may struggle to justify a dedicated SP platform, while a centre with strong clinical demand may value differentiation and specialised capability.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP. The final selection should be based on verified availability, application fit, lifecycle support, local compliance, and the responsibilities of the manufacturer, supplier, integrator, and buyer for the da Vinci SP.

Should I buy the da Vinci SP, Xi, X, or da Vinci 5? +

The da Vinci SP is a specialised single-port platform, while X, Xi, and da Vinci 5 are multiport systems. SP is selected for approved single-incision or natural-orifice workflows and uses one arm with three instruments and an articulating endoscope.

X is a foundational multiport entry point, Xi is a versatile multiport benchmark, and da Vinci 5 is the newest integrated multiport generation. Hospitals should choose based on approved procedures and programme strategy rather than ranking the systems as simple upgrades. Some institutions may need both a multiport and SP platform.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP. The final selection should be based on verified availability, application fit, lifecycle support, local compliance, and the responsibilities of the manufacturer, supplier, integrator, and buyer for the da Vinci SP.

What service and maintenance does the da Vinci SP require? +

A da Vinci SP requires authorised service and preventive maintenance. The service plan should cover planned inspections, calibration, software, remote or on-site technical support, corrective repairs, replacement components, uptime expectations, cyber-security updates, and escalation during clinical use. Hospitals should identify who owns service responsibility, whether coverage is available 24/7, response times, exclusions, travel charges, and the treatment of endoscopes, instruments, accessories, and third-party equipment.

Biomedical engineering should understand which checks hospital staff may perform and which require Intuitive or an authorised provider. Legacy platforms need special scrutiny because parts, software, or instrument availability may be limited. Current platforms still require long-term budgeting beyond the capital purchase. A cheaper system with weak service can create cancelled cases and clinical risk. Ask for the care-plan scope and total lifecycle cost before buying, and include service coverage in any Anton Robots comparison.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

What operating-room infrastructure does the da Vinci SP need? +

A da Vinci SP operating room needs coordinated infrastructure and workflow design. Requirements may include room dimensions and clearances, patient-cart movement, surgeon-console position, vision equipment, electrical outlets, network and cyber-security approval, sterile processing, instrument storage, energy devices, insufflation or other procedure equipment, anaesthesia access, imaging, patient positioning, and emergency movement paths. The exact layout depends on specialty and procedure. Facilities teams should assess doorways, lifts, floor loading, storage, cleaning, and transport between rooms.

IT should review connectivity and data flows. Infection-prevention staff should validate cleaning and sterilisation. Clinical teams should simulate setup, docking, instrument exchange, turnover, and emergency undocking before launch. A system can fit physically but still disrupt workflow if carts, staff, and other equipment cannot move safely. The authorised supplier should provide site-planning documentation for the exact model and market.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

What safety and regulatory requirements apply to the da Vinci SP? +

The da Vinci SP must be used only by trained professionals and within approved indications. Robotic-assisted surgery still carries the risks of surgery, anaesthesia, device use, tissue injury, bleeding, infection, conversion, and other procedure-specific complications. Safety depends on patient selection, surgeon experience, team training, equipment checks, sterile processing, instrument life tracking, emergency procedures, and compliance with the instructions for use.

Hospitals must verify the model’s regulatory status, cleared or approved indications, warnings, instruments, accessories, and software in their country. A clearance in one market does not automatically apply elsewhere. The robot does not make clinical decisions or operate independently. Procurement should involve clinical governance, regulatory, legal, biomedical, infection-control, and IT-security review. Anton Robots can provide marketplace and comparison information, but it does not replace the manufacturer, regulator, hospital credentialing, or medical advice.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

Can the da Vinci SP be purchased internationally? +

The da Vinci SP is a current platform, but availability, cleared indications, instruments, software, and commercial configuration vary by country. Hospitals normally purchase through Intuitive or authorised regional channels rather than general retail. International delivery requires manufacturer territory approval, medical-device registration, import compliance, electrical and facility review, trained installation, clinical education, and a service plan.

A system offered in one country may not have the same indications, accessories, or software in another. Procurement teams should confirm the legal manufacturer, model number, regulatory certificate, approved use, language, cyber-security documentation, instrument supply, and local service coverage before signing. Anton Robots can help organise a commercial enquiry and compare platforms, but the final transaction must follow authorised hospital procurement and local medical-device rules.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

What should a hospital plan before deploying the da Vinci SP? +

A complete da Vinci SP deployment requires coordinated hospital planning. The team should confirm procedure demand, surgeon and staff training, credentialing, proctoring, OR schedule, room layout, electrical and network requirements, sterile processing, instrument inventory, energy equipment, imaging, anaesthesia access, patient positioning, turnover, service, and data governance. Procurement should compare capital structure, service contract, instruments and consumables, software, training, facility work, and expected utilisation rather than focusing only on the system price.

Biomedical engineering, infection prevention, IT security, facilities, finance, legal, and clinical governance should participate early. Validate the cleared indications and instructions for use in the operating country. Anton Robots can help frame the comparison and request information, while Intuitive and authorised clinical and regulatory teams determine the approved configuration and implementation plan.

Buyers should document the intended workflow, confirm the exact configuration in writing, and compare the complete delivered and supported package rather than relying on a product name or headline price. Anton Robots can help organise those questions before a procurement decision is made for the da Vinci SP.

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