The true robotic surgery pioneers were in Europe. Hospitals in Europe were buying robotic surgical systems in higher quantity than hospitals in the United States several years ago. The largest early series were from France. Recently most sales were going to hospitals in the United States.

From an article in The Prague Post, it seems that the future of robotic surgery is bright in The Czech Republic as well now. They have performed over 25 robotic procedures and other hospitals are considering purchasing the daVinci robotic system.