Titan Medical Inc (TMDIF)

[Daktari]

There is a segment of the surgical community that feels it is safer to have a bedside system so that if something goes wrong the surgeon is closer to the patient. The console is a few feet from the patient so I don't see the issue. I think it's a small portion and it's surgeons who aren't completely comfortable with remote surgery. It's based on belief system, trusting technology, culture, etc. It's the middle of the road adopters. They are not totally dismissive of robotic surgery but will use a bedside devise that feels more like traditional laparoscopic surgery and it's easier to learn. The problem is just that.... It's laparoscopic surgery. Been there done that. You actually have to where 3D glasses in the OR to have any 3D effect. I tried that at home watching movies. I didn't like it. All I can say is there is nothing like feeling like you are actually in the human body doing the surgery. Full immersion gives you the best visibility available. Add to that the snake arms with potentially limitless flexibility...well that's why I'm invested in this one.