Medical technology company B Braun SE has acquired True Digital Surgery (TDS), a company based in Goleta, California, specialising in digital robotic-assisted 3D surgical microscopy. This acquisition highlights B Braun's commitment to invest in the future of digital microsurgery and to expand its market share in this growing segment.

Before the acquisition, B Braun held a minority stake in TDS. The decision to fully acquire TDS allows B Braun's surgical division Aesculap to secure the valuable expertise of the TDS team, ensuring the continuous technological advancement of Aesculap AEOS, one of B Braun's core medical products used in neurosurgery, spinal surgery and ENT surgery.

Dr Jens von Lackum, Member—Executive Board, B Braun, and responsible for the surgical division Aesculap, commented on the acquisition, saying, "This strategic move enables us to integrate the cutting-edge technology and innovative capabilities of TDS. By combining the best of both worlds, we can continue to provide our customers with the best-in-class systems in robotic-assisted 3D microsurgery. We are excited about the potential this acquisition brings and the opportunities to further develop our digital surgical solutions."

The high-end microsurgery market in neuro, spine and ENT surgery is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from traditional analog microscopes to digital exoscopes, which provide excellent visualisation at extreme angles and allow surgeons to operate while looking at 3D monitors instead of through an eyepiece. This also enables surgeons to stand upright during surgery, reducing physical strain.

"This merger with such a highly respected healthcare organisation as B Braun represents an exciting new milestone for True Digital Surgery, and is a natural extension of the successful partnership we've enjoyed for several years. The combination of our ground-breaking technologies with B Braun's access to the global healthcare market represents an incomparable opportunity for both companies to further improve the lives of patients and medical professionals the world over," said Aidan Foley, former CEO and Chairman of the Board, TDS.

B Braun plans for TDS to remain as a technology hub at its Goleta location. The acquisition will allow TDS and its employees to focus on their core competencies, innovating and integrating advanced technologies.