In this final part of a three-part series on the “Future of Surgery” we highlight perspectives of a highly skilled orthopedic robotic surgeon on where we are today in robotic surgery and where we are going, introduce innovative surgical robotics companies, and discuss medtechs’ rising role in robotic surgery.

The latest drug development news and highlights from the Pink Sheet’s US FDA Performance Tracker

Stryker is acquiring rival Wright Medical in a $4bn deal catapulting the company to a top position in the trauma and extremities market. The agreement, announced on 4 November, is Stryker’s biggest acquisition this year.

The company said it expected Mako to continue to drive market share gains in hip and knee surgery. Stryker sold 51 Mako robotic orthopedic surgery systems in the third quarter, bringing the total installed base to 772.