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First US telerobotic surgery performed 35 miles away
Published Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Updated October 27
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Dr. Vipul Patel performed an investigational robotic prostatectomy on a 66-year-old prostate cancer patient from 35 miles away.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the potential of telesurgery to reduce geographic barriers to specialized treatment, while also highlighting the ongoing evaluation of its safety, reliability, and cybersecurity.
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