Intuitive Surgical is a leader of robotic surgical systems (you can find more information here). While robotic surgery sounds futuristic, Intuitive’s systems have been used for over 20 years. In 2019, its systems were used in almost 900,000 surgeries. Robotic surgery provides for increased precision, faster recoveries, and lower risk of complications as well as less stress on surgeons. Its growth revolves around increasing market share through the sale of additional devices, the increased training of surgeons, and the expansion of the type of surgeries that can be performed robotically.  The company is extremely profitable, with a razor/razorblade model. Once the units are placed on-site, they generate ongoing instrument sales and service revenue. Read