J&J's Ottava Surgical Robot Meets Primary Endpoints in Gastric Bypass Study

The FORTE study involved 30 patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at six U.S. hospitals.

Ottava met primary safety and performance endpoints through 30 days post-procedure.

All procedures completed robotically without conversion to non-robotic approaches.

Patients lost an average of 30 pounds by 30 days post-surgery.

Results support FDA De Novo application for upper abdominal surgeries including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, small bowel resection, and hiatal hernia repair.

System used successfully in ORs sized 243-694 sq ft.

Data presented at 2026 ASMBS Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

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