Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Xi — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Intuitive Surgical |
|---|---|
| Model | da Vinci Xi |
| Year | 2014 |
| Category | Medical |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $1500000–$2500000 |
| Dimensions | 120cm L × 90cm W × 180cm H |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, WiFi |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- 4 robotic arms, overhead mounted
- 7 DOF EndoWrist instruments
- 3D HD 10x magnification vision
- Motion scaling + tremor elimination
- Multi-quadrant surgery capable
- Firefly fluorescence imaging
- 7,000+ systems globally deployed
What is it?
The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Xi is the fourth-generation robotic-assisted surgical system, enabling surgeons to perform complex minimally invasive procedures across multiple abdominal quadrants with 3D HD visualisation and wristed instrument control.
Who is it for?
- Academic medical centres and large hospital systems performing high surgical volumes
- Surgeons in urology, gynaecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery seeking minimally invasive capability
- Hospitals competing for surgical volume by offering robotic-assisted procedures
- Patients requiring complex minimally invasive surgery where robotic precision improves outcomes
Key specs
- Arms: 4 robotic arms with overhead mounting
- Instruments: 7 degrees of freedom, EndoWrist articulation
- Vision: 3D HD 10x magnification
- Motion scaling: tremor elimination
- FDA clearance: multiple surgical specialties
- Installed base: 7,000+ systems globally
How it compares
Vs CMR Versius: da Vinci Xi has a larger installed base and longer clinical evidence record. Versius is modular and portable, designed for smaller hospitals and lower procedure volumes. da Vinci Xi is better established for complex multi-quadrant surgery.
Limitations
- $1.5M–$2.5M capital cost limits access to well-funded hospitals
- Per-procedure instrument costs of $700–$3,500 add significant ongoing expense
- Requires dedicated robotic surgery training programme for surgeons
- Large footprint requires dedicated operating room space
FAQ
How much does the da Vinci Xi cost?
The da Vinci Xi system is not sold to individuals. Hospital acquisition cost is estimated at $1.5M–$2.5M USD, with annual service contracts adding $150,000–$190,000 and per-procedure instrument costs of $700–$3,500.
What is the da Vinci Xi used for?
The da Vinci Xi is a robotic-assisted surgical system enabling surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures in general surgery, urology, gynaecology, thoracic surgery, and cardiac surgery through small incisions using wristed instruments and 3D HD visualisation.
What are the key specs of the da Vinci Xi?
The da Vinci Xi has 4 robotic arms, instruments with 7 degrees of freedom and EndoWrist articulation, a 3D HD 10x magnified vision system, motion scaling for tremor elimination, and is FDA cleared for multiple surgical specialties.
Who uses the da Vinci Xi?
The da Vinci Xi is used by surgeons in hospitals and surgical centres for procedures where minimally invasive surgery offers patient benefits including smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.
How does the da Vinci Xi differ from previous da Vinci models?
The da Vinci Xi is the 4th generation system, adding overhead instrument mounting for multi-quadrant surgery, a laser targeting system for port placement, and compatibility with the Firefly fluorescence imaging system versus the Si.