Medtronic plc this week reported that the first commercial surgical cases using its Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system have been completed in the U.S. Hugo is expected to be a key growth driver for the company, especially with opportunities in the underpenetrated U.S. soft tissue surgical robotics market. The company also posted third-quarter fiscal year 2026 organic revenues of $9.02 billion, up 6% year‑on‑year.