Medtronic is nearing a U.S. launch for its Hugo surgical robot more than three years after receiving approval to release the soft tissue system in Europe. CEO Geoff Martha told investors Tuesday ...

While Intuitive Surgical still leads the market, there are a number of other surgical robotics companies making waves.

Vigneux says, however, that J&J faces similar challenges to Medtronic: “Unlike Hugo, Ottava aims to offer a fully integrated, flexible system that competes on workflow efficiency and reduced ...

Discover why Intuitive Surgical's monopoly-like position is under threat from emerging competitors like Medtronic and J&J.

3. Hugo surgical robot: The surgical robotics market is expanding rapidly. Medtronic’s entry with the Hugo system could disrupt the current market dynamics and drive substantial growth in the ...

Recent gains from Medtronic (MDT -7%) are being cut into today ... with Hugo procedure volumes doubling yr/yr. Hugo is MDT's robotic-assisted surgery system. Management added that in the U.S., it is ...

Renal denervation: Medtronic is awaiting CMS approval for this innovative treatment, which could open up new revenue streams in the hypertension market. 3. Hugo surgical robot: The company’s entry ...