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Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Central Index Key 0001035267  
Current Fiscal Year End Date   --12-31
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jul. 23, 2026  
Registrant Name INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity File Number 000-30713  
Entity Tax Identification Number 77-0416458  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1020 Kifer Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Sunnyvale  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94086  
City Area Code 408  
Local Phone Number 523-2100  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share  
Trading Symbol ISRG  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false