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Empowering Surgeons and Revolutionizing Minimal Access Surgery Worldwide with Versius® Robotic System: CMR Surgical

“With Versius®, we're not just revolutionizing surgery; we're democratizing access to high-quality care for patients worldwide.”

SMEBRMay 22, 12:37
Supratim Bose is the CEO of CMR Surgical

CMR Surgical, a leading global medical devices company, is dedicated to revolutionizing surgery through the innovative Versius® surgical robot. With a steadfast commitment to collaboration with surgeons, surgical teams, and hospital partners, CMR strives to make robotic minimal access surgery accessible and affordable worldwide. Their mission with Versius is clear: to redefine the surgical robotics market by offering practical, cutting-edge technology and data that enhances surgical care. Rather than merely creating a product, CMR aims to transform surgery for millions, believing that robotics can expand access to high-quality care. With Versius, their vision is to empower surgeons worldwide to revolutionize surgical practices and improve patient outcomes.

CMR Surgical’s Unique Approach

CMR Surgical is distinguished not only by its cutting-edge technology but also by its unique approach to surgery. Rather than merely selling products, CMR aims to empower surgeons to provide the best possible care to their patients through partnership and collaboration.

The Journey to Innovation: In 2014, CMR Surgical's five founders embarked on a journey to address a pressing question: Why are many people still not receiving minimal access surgery, and how can this be changed? This question sparked the development of CMR's groundbreaking technology and laid the foundation for the company's growth into a global business headquartered in Cambridge, UK.

Partnership over Sales: At CMR Surgical, the focus is on partnership rather than sales. By collaborating with surgeons, surgical teams, and hospitals, CMR ensures that everyone involved benefits from the value that minimal access surgery (MAS) brings. This collaborative approach leads to improved outcomes for patients, more efficient surgical teams, and enhanced value for healthcare providers.

Delivering Quality Care with Versius: Today, CMR's flagship product, Versius, is making a difference in surgical practices worldwide. Versius is not just a tool; it's a solution that enables surgeons to deliver high-quality surgical care to patients in routine clinical practice.

CMR Surgical: Core Values

CMR Surgical is guided by a set of core values that shape everything they do:

People-Focused: CMR prioritizes the wellbeing of patients, customers, and colleagues. They value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone's opinions are respected.

Ambitious: With an ambitious mindset, CMR continuously strives for innovation and improvement in surgical care. They are dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving positive change in the industry.

Humble: Despite their success, CMR remains humble and grounded. They recognize that there is always room for growth and learning, and they approach challenges with humility and openness.

Fair & Responsible: Fairness and responsibility are at the heart of CMR's operations. They are committed to treating everyone with fairness and integrity, and they take responsibility for their actions and their impact on society.

Embracing Diversity and Growth: CMR Surgical embraces diversity as a valuable asset, recognizing that different perspectives and experiences contribute to innovation and success. They are dedicated to the growth and development of individuals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Additionally, CMR promotes a healthy work-life balance, prioritizing the wellbeing of their employees.

Versius®: The Next Evolution in Surgical Robotics

Versius®, developed by CMR Surgical, represents a groundbreaking advancement in the field of surgical robotics. Unlike traditional robotic systems, Versius is small and modular, making it uniquely accessible to hospitals of all sizes. With its digitally native ecosystem, Versius is designed to overcome the barriers to performing minimal access surgery, ensuring that more patients can benefit from the highest quality of surgical care.

Breaking Barriers with Versius: The small and modular design of Versius challenges the perceptions of surgical robotics. This innovative approach enables hospitals to offer robotic-assisted surgery to their patients, regardless of their size or resources. With Versius, actionable data and insights about surgical programs are readily available, empowering surgeons to make informed decisions and improve patient care.

The Power of a Digitally Native Ecosystem: Introducing Versius into the operating room unlocks a wealth of surgical data. However, data alone is insufficient—it must be transformed into meaningful and actionable insights. The Versius digital ecosystem equips surgeons with the tools to understand the complete clinical story of their procedures, facilitating informed decision-making and maximizing efficiency in patient care.

Exploring the Digital Ecosystem: Versius offers a digitally native ecosystem that enables surgeons to gather, analyze, and utilize surgical data effectively. By leveraging this ecosystem, surgeons can optimize their surgical programs, enhance patient outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in surgical care.

Uniquely Small and Modular Design: Versius sets itself apart with its small and modular design, making it exceptionally versatile and accessible. Hospitals have the freedom to customize their surgical approach and port placement, maximizing the utilization of Versius across different operating rooms. Its portability ensures that Versius can be easily deployed in virtually any surgical setting, regardless of space limitations.

Empowering Personalized Training: Training is essential for the successful adoption of surgical robotics. Versius offers digitally enabled personalized training programs designed to empower the entire surgical team. Through comprehensive, metrics-based training pathways, surgeons and their teams receive direct feedback, accelerating the learning curve and standardizing surgical care. CMR Surgical's professional education team collaborates closely with hospitals to deliver tailored training programs that enhance proficiency and optimize patient outcomes.

Versius® represents a paradigm shift in surgical robotics, offering a small and modular solution that is accessible to hospitals worldwide. With its digitally native ecosystem and personalized training programs, Versius empowers surgeons to deliver the highest quality of surgical care, transforming the landscape of minimal access surgery for the better.

The Ardent Visionary Upfront

Supratim Bose is the Chief Executive Officer of CMR Surgical. He is a seasoned executive in the healthcare industry having held several senior regional and global leadership positions in reputed MedTech organizations Supratim brings a deep understanding of the medical technology industry, as well as significant knowledge of the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America regions. 

Over the course of his career, Supratim has held several senior leadership and growth positions in global MedTech organizations, including ConvaTec, Boston Scientific and J&J. At J&J, he served as Company Group Chairman of J&J Medical Devices and Diagnostics, and as a member of the Group Operating Committee, he was responsible for setting the strategic direction for the US$23 billion Medical Devices and Diagnostics business globally and for all the Medical Devices and Diagnostics businesses in Asia Pacific.

Throughout his career, Supratim has been recognized within the industry for his ability to drive growth, expand market reach, and improve operational efficiency in organizations he has served.

“The scale of the mission is significant. We have a laser focus; but have retained our open, friendly, and collaborative approach. Our values underpin the way in which we operate and are integral to our success.”