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How Intuitive Surgical Built a Moat on Robotic Precision
In this episode of Business Strategy Talks, Lucas and Luna dissect the competitive moat of Intuitive Surgical, the company behind the da Vinci surgical system. With over 8,000 systems installed worldwide and a razor-and-blades model, Intuitive has created a formidable barrier to entry. Lucas explains how the company's focus on clinical outcomes, surgeon training, and instrument consumables has built a network effect that rivals tech platforms. Luna challenges whether new entrants like Medtronic or Johnson & Johnson can disrupt this dominance, and Lucas analyzes the economics of the…
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