April 2026.

Field Notes

Industry roundups

Apr 30, 2026 Adagio’s VT Pivotal Anchors a Week of Specialist Interventional Wins Apr 28, 2026 CMS and FDA Launch RAPID Pathway as Medicare Coverage Compresses to Months for Breakthrough Devices Apr 27, 2026 J&J Wins CE Mark for an Ottava-Compatible Stapler Before the Robot Ships Apr 26, 2026 Boston Scientific Cuts 2026 Guidance as Watchman and EP Categories Restructure Apr 25, 2026 SS Innovations Showcases Next-Generation Surgical Robotics Platforms at SMRSC 2026 Apr 24, 2026 Intuitive Surgical Raises 2026 Outlook as Robotic Surgery Expands Into General Surgery and Gynecology Apr 23, 2026 AI-Integrated Surgical Navigation Reaches Neurosurgery as Medtronic Clears Stealth AXiS for Cranial and ENT Apr 22, 2026 Robotic Surgery Expands Into Endovascular Practice as Microbot Launches Liberty at SIR Apr 21, 2026 CMR Surgical’s US Launch and the Cost of Getting Market Entry Wrong Apr 20, 2026 The Surgical Robotics Market Is No Longer a One-Platform Decision