Experience the Hugo difference

by Matt Bouffard, Medtronic Senior Program Manager

Indications, Safety, and WarningsIndicationsThe Hugo™ Robotically Assisted Surgery (RAS) System is intended to assist in the accurate control of instruments and accessories including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, forceps/graspers, needle holders, electrosurgical tools and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrosurgery, and suturing during minimally invasive urologic surgical procedures. The system is indicated for adult use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative surgical procedures set forth in the Hugo™ RAS System Indications Document.Potential Adverse EventsThe potential adverse events associated with the use of robotically assisted surgical devices include, but are not limited to: arrhythmia, bleeding, blunt trauma, bowel perforation, burns (varying degrees, bowel, thermal), crushing injury, delay of treatment (prolonged procedure), electric shock, foreign body in patient, infection, inflammation, tissue damage/trauma, toxicity, or vessel perforation.ContraindicationsThere are no device specific contraindications for the Hugo™ RAS system.The demonstration of safety and effectiveness for the specific procedures discussed in the labeling was based on evaluation of the device as a surgical tool that assists in the accurate control of robotically-controlled instruments to perform coordinated surgical tasks. The evaluation did not include assessment of outcomes related to the treatment of cancer (e.g., overall survival, disease-free survival, local recurrence) or any specific treatment of any underlying disease or condition.Refer to Hugo™ RAS System user’s guide, indications document and other supplemental labeling for detailed information regarding the procedures, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications/adverse events. Contact Medtronic at rs.globalroboticsservicesupport@medtronic.com to request the latest version or visit Medtronic.com/manuals.

Matt Bouffard walks us through how the modular design and open console of the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system support flexibility and teamwork in real-world surgical settings.

Robotic-assisted surgery continues to evolve as hospitals seek to expand minimally invasive care while supporting efficiency in the operating room. System design plays an important role in how surgical teams approach anatomy, allocate resources, and collaborate during procedures.

Thoughtful system design

A thoughtful system design can influence everything from room setup to communication among the surgical team.

Modular arm carts
allows teams to configure the system based on procedural needs

Flexible positioning
supports different approaches to anatomy and multiquadrant surgery

Open console design
promotes communication, comfort, and collaboration between the surgeon and care team

These design choices can help surgical teams adapt to different procedures, support efficient use of resources, and work together more effectively in the operating room.

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