22.03.22|Adrian FilutRobotics will not replace the human surgeon, but will make them better than ever, explains Gary Guthart, CEO of healthtech giant Intuitive Surgical, developer of the da Vinci surgical system. In a special interview, he reveals how doctors can be persuaded to trust robots, and how Covid-19 accelerated their integration into operating rooms
13.08.21|Golan HazaniMemic is set to merge with Nasdaq-traded MedTech Acquisition Corporation, with the combined company expected to hold approximately $360 million in cash
12.04.21|Meir OrbachThe funding is set to primarily support commercialization of the Hominis surgical robot in the U.S. following FDA De Novo marketing authorization
09.03.21|Meir OrbachAfter a $1.6 billion exit with Mazor, Professor Moshe Shoham has his sights set on revolutionizing eye surgery
03.11.20|Yafit OvadiaThe company’s innovative approach relies on synthetic nanofibers to speed up repair of tissues after brain surgery
01.09.20|James SpiroThe hospital serves 400,000 patients and hosts 1.8 million people every year
06.06.20|Sophie ShulmanWhen Ronit Levinger and her husband Shmuel started their ophthalmology clinic two decades ago, refractive laser eye surgery was still considered science fiction. Dismissive colleagues and wary bank clerks did not stop the Levingers from building an empire that was acquired last year for over $43 million
09.02.20|Adi PickJerusalem-based RSIP Vision develops computer vision technology to better visualize bones ahead of hip and knee replacement procedures to minimize human error
25.12.19|Adi PickThe company’s headset projects X ray-like 3D visualization of the patient in real-time, allowing surgeons to see through the patient's skin, muscle tissue, and bone
21.04.19|CTechTheator uses computer vision and machine learning algorithms to help surgeons prepare for procedures by reviewing previous cases
05.02.19|Adi Pick The headset by Israel-based Augmedics projects X ray-like 3D visualization of the patient in real time, allowing surgeons to "see" through the patient's skin, muscle tissue, and bone
20.12.18|Lilach BaumerMedtronic paid $1.3 billion in cash for the Israeli surgical robotics company. Including Medtronic’s existing stake, the deal is valued at $1.7 billion
25.09.18|Uri Tal-TenneMedtronic announced it will shell out $1.34 billion in cash for Israel-based Mazor Robotics on Thursday
01.10.17|Lilach BaumerIsrael-based Colospan develops a device that prevents inner-body leaks after intestinal surgery