Da Vinci robotic surgery has performed more than 1.5 million operations since late 1990s . It operates by remotely controlling up to 50 patients on two robotic arms . California - based company had turnover of $ 1 billion in 2012 and lead the robot surgery industry .
Da Vinci robotic surgery has performed more than 1.5 million operations since late 1990s . Surgeon operates robot remotely controlling up to 50 instruments on four robotic arms . California-based company had turnover of $ 2 billion in 2012 and lead the robot surgery field .