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Opinions: IEEE experts weigh in on future of remote robotic surgery and AI in healthcare

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Healthcare has seen a major technological development in recent times, with a recent news report detailing one of the world’s first remote robotic surgery procedures.

The groundbreaking human clinical trial saw a patient in Angola undergo a prostatectomy procedure, with the surgeon operating from Orlando, Florida.

This significant achievement in transcontinental robotic telesurgery highlights how healthcare is rapidly evolving, marking a shift that could have significant humanitarian implications, particularly for remote or underserved areas of the world. [Read more…] about Opinions: IEEE experts weigh in on future of remote robotic surgery and AI in healthcare

Distalmotion gains FDA clearance for robotic surgery system

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Distalmotion, a robotic surgery company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of its Dexter Robotic Surgery System in adult cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).

This milestone represents the second approved indication in the US, following De Novo clearance for inguinal hernia repair in Q4 2024.

Greg Roche, CEO of Distalmotion, says: “Cholecystectomy is a key procedure in general surgery, with approximately one million cases performed annually – of which 60 percent are performed in outpatient settings. [Read more…] about Distalmotion gains FDA clearance for robotic surgery system

Cornerstone Robotics raises over $70 million to commercialize its robotic surgery system

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Cornerstone Robotics, a developer of surgical robotics, has raised over $70 million in Series C financing led by EQT with participation from Qiming Venture Partners, Alpha JWC Ventures, the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund, eGarden Ventures, CTS Funds, K2VC, Long-Z Capital, and others.

This funding will accelerate the company’s efforts in advancing the commercialization process, developing new surgical robotics products, conducting clinical trials, obtaining regulatory approvals, and promoting global adoption of advanced robotic surgical solutions.

In addition to receiving funding from a group of prominent investors, the company headquartered in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, also received investment from the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund under the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. [Read more…] about Cornerstone Robotics raises over $70 million to commercialize its robotic surgery system