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New York Hospital Performs First Fully Robotic Double-Lung Transplant

New York Hospital Performs First Fully Robotic Double-Lung Transplant

Above: A look inside the patient reveals a test exercise on the daVinci surgical robot at Placentia-Linda Hospital in Placentia on Thursday, May 19, 2022 allows Cub Scouts from Den 9 use the remote controls to place rings on rubber cones. Image copyright: Ortiz/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images

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Robotic surgery marks a revolutionary leap in organ transplantation, delivering unmatched precision and reducing complications for donors and recipients alike. This innovation is reshaping medical possibilities, ensuring safer procedures and better outcomes. While challenges like cost and accessibility remain, the global shift toward robotic methods highlights a profound transformation, promising a future where technology empowers surgeons to save lives with extraordinary efficiency.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that the first medical treatment based on nanorobots will happen by September 2034, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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