Intuitive Surgical’s first quarter results for 2026 exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, with management crediting the outcome to strong global procedure growth and expansion of the da Vinci and Ion platforms. CEO David Rosa pointed to a 17% increase in total procedures, including “broad-based adoption across da Vinci and Ion as customers continue to advance minimally invasive care.” The company also highlighted notable gains in after-hours and non-urology procedures, as well as expanding uptake