SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISRG), the industry leader in surgical robotics, today reported fourth quarter of 2012 revenue of $609 million, up approximately 23% compared with $497 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. Fourth quarter of 2012 revenue growth was driven by continued adoption of da Vinci surgery procedures and higher da Vinci Surgical System sales.