Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Robot Surg2026;20(1)October 16, 2026Journal Article

Safety and efficacy of a novel miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system in hysterectomy: a prospective, investigational device exemption clinical trial.

Ricardo Estape1, Piet Hinoul2, Greg Heidrick3, Todd Martin3, Florence Beck4, Ty B Erickson5, Jean Dubuisson6, Nadia Gomez5
1Institute for Gynecologic Oncology, HCA, Miami, FL, USA. ricardo.estape@hcahealthcare.com.
2Medical and Clinical Affairs, Virtual Incision, Lincoln, NE, USA.
3Bryan Health, Lincoln, NE, USA.
4Regulatory and Clinical Affairs, Virtual Incision, Lincoln, NE, USA.
5Gynecology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
6Gynecology, HUG - Hopitaux Universitaires de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland.

Abstract

To evaluate safety and effectiveness of the first-in-kind miniaturized surgical robotic platform, the MIRA Surgical System, in patients presenting with an indication for benign hysterectomy. A prospective, multi-center, multi-operator, non-randomized, consecutively enrolled Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Trial. Five surgeons participated across three types of institutions. Thirty-five p…

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