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<ul><li>Intuitive Surgical, Inc. delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues below the analyst consensus.</li><li>Procedure growth for da Vinci saw a remarkable 19% increase during the quarter.</li><li>System utilization growth remained strong at 6%, down from 9% in the previous quarter but still exceeding historical growth rates.</li></ul>

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues below the analyst consensus.Procedure growth for da Vinci saw a remarkable 19% increase during the quarter.System utilization growth remained strong at 6%, down from 9% in the previous quarter but still exceeding historical growth rates.

Intuitive Surgical Inc.: Next-Gen Robotics Might Just Rewrite Medical History! - Major Drivers

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>In 3Q23, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intuitive-surgical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15853:1" rel="noopener">Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US)</a> recorded 12% YoY revenue growth to $1.74B, driven by growth in da Vinci procedure volume and an increase in the installed base of systems.</li>
<li>3Q23 procedure growth was 19%, versus 20% in 3Q22 and 22% in 2Q23. Systems revenue declined 11%, due to higher number of systems placed under lease and lower China demand.</li>
<li>The company now expects 2023 procedure volume growth of 21–22%, up from previous estimates of 20–22%. Significant material supply chain disruptions or hospital capacity constraints are not expected.</li>
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In 3Q23, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US) recorded 12% YoY revenue growth to $1.74B, driven by growth in da Vinci procedure volume and an increase in the installed base of systems.
3Q23 procedure growth was 19%, versus 20% in 3Q22 and 22% in 2Q23. Systems revenue declined 11%, due to higher number of systems placed under lease and lower China demand.
The company now expects 2023 procedure volume growth of 21–22%, up from previous estimates of 20–22%. Significant material supply chain disruptions or hospital capacity constraints are not expected.


Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US): Mixed Q3 Result; Encouraging Procedure Growth Is the Key Positive

<ul><li>Intuitive Surgical managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.</li><li>Cholecystectomy and hernia repair procedures grew more frequently in general surgery.</li><li>SP procedure growth was accretive in the quarter, with a 40% global increase driven by accelerated growth in the United States.</li></ul>

Intuitive Surgical managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.Cholecystectomy and hernia repair procedures grew more frequently in general surgery.SP procedure growth was accretive in the quarter, with a 40% global increase driven by accelerated growth in the United States.

Intuitive Surgical Inc.: Can The da Vinci System Be A Game Changer For The Medical Industry? – Key Drivers

China/Asia TMT

Shawn Yang

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We compiled the public sector bidding result of medical robots in the past one and half years. </li>
<li>Result shows market leaders reinforcing their shares in laparoscopic and orthopaedic robots but in neurosurgery a new challenger has risen</li>
<li>We reiterate the view domestic substitution will likely occur in areas like puncture, natural orifice and microsurgery, which will require new core competencies in machine vision, haptic feedback and AR/VR.</li>
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We compiled the public sector bidding result of medical robots in the past one and half years. 
Result shows market leaders reinforcing their shares in laparoscopic and orthopaedic robots but in neurosurgery a new challenger has risen
We reiterate the view domestic substitution will likely occur in areas like puncture, natural orifice and microsurgery, which will require new core competencies in machine vision, haptic feedback and AR/VR.


[Blue Lotus Heathcare Sector Update]: Domestic Substitution Takes Nascent Root in Med-Bots

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<li>In 2Q23, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intuitive-surgical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15853:1" rel="noopener">Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US)</a> recorded 15% YoY revenue growth to $1.76B, driven by growth in da Vinci procedure volume and an increase in the installed base of systems.</li>
<li>2Q23 procedure growth was 22%, compared to 14% for 2Q22 and 26% last quarter. Areas of strength included general surgery and gynecology for benign conditions, particularly in the U.S.</li>
<li>The company now expects 2023 procedure volume growth of 20–23%, up from previous estimates of 18–21% growth. Significant material supply chain disruptions or hospital capacity constraints are not expected.</li>
</ul>


In 2Q23, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US) recorded 15% YoY revenue growth to $1.76B, driven by growth in da Vinci procedure volume and an increase in the installed base of systems.
2Q23 procedure growth was 22%, compared to 14% for 2Q22 and 26% last quarter. Areas of strength included general surgery and gynecology for benign conditions, particularly in the U.S.
The company now expects 2023 procedure volume growth of 20–23%, up from previous estimates of 18–21% growth. Significant material supply chain disruptions or hospital capacity constraints are not expected.


Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US): Robust Procedure Volume Drove 2Q23 Result; 2023 Outlook Raised

United States

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. design, manufactures, and markets surgical systems. The Company offers endoscopes, endoscopic retractors and disectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps, needle holders, electrocautery, ultrasonic cutters, and accessories during surgical procedures. Intuitive Surgical operates worldwide.

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Intuitive Surgical Inc.: Next-Gen Robotics Might Just Rewrite Medical History! - Major Drivers

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