The acquisition costs of a da Vinci ranges between $0.5 and $2.5 million, depending on model, configuration, and location. But this does not include associated indirect costs, such as the annual service fee of up to $190,000 or the reoccurring cost of instruments and accessories, at $600–$3,500 per surgical procedure.

The da Vinci surgical system gives your surgeon an advanced set of instruments to use in performing robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The term “robotic” often misleads people. Robots don't perform surgery. Your surgeon performs surgery with da Vinci by using instruments that he or she guides via a console.

It is known to have multiple advantages, including a monitor that lets surgeons see better inside patients, a steady robotic arm allowing for more precision, and a record of faster recoveries for patients. But the da Vinci also comes with risks, including injuries like Featherstone's.

At the beginning of 2023, more than 11 millions robotic surgeries have been performed worldwide with Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci robots, with over 7500 platforms installed worldwide [7].