Virtual reality combined with surgical robotics and micro-incisions is proving to be a valuable mix for the startup Vicarious Surgical. According to Mobihealth News, the company received a second round of funding from A-list investors including the Gates Foundation, Khsola Ventures and Marc Benioff (Salesforce Founder). The latest funding brings the total to $30M for the Massachusetts based company. The company aims to perfect a micro-incision approach “using miniaturized robotics and immersive [VR] to give surgeons improved capabilities” according to one investor. As technology advances, competitors are eyeing new niches and expanding capabilities in the surgical robot arena – seeking to share the market dominated by industry trailblazer Intuitive Surgical with the Da Vinci Robot.
Dr. Howard Greenfield is a board-certified anesthesiologist with expertise in cardiac anesthesia, pain management, and healthcare consulting. A founding partner of Sheridan Healthcare, he led anesthesia operations at Memorial Regional Hospital and helped establish trauma and pediatric programs. He later served as VP of Business Development at Sheridan, expanding services nationally. In 2009, he co-founded Enhance Healthcare Consulting, where he’s spent over 13 years leading anesthesia and perioperative improvement initiatives across the U.S. with a data-driven, strategic approach.