First robotic surgery performed in Armenia

December 20, 2025 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has performed its first-ever robotic surgery, according to Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) Rector Armen Muradyan. “Robotic surgery has become a reality in our country. For the first time, …

How Virtua Health scaled robotic surgery into a systemwide growth engine

As robotic-assisted surgery continues to gain traction across health systems, Virtua Health is showcasing what it takes to maximize both clinical outcomes and return on investment through careful strategic alignment. During a featured session at Becker’s …

Health First Marks Milestone With 20,000 Robotic Surgeries Performed

Health First general and bariatric surgeon Dr. Kenneth Tieu has performed more than 3,000 robotic-assisted surgeries Dr. Kenneth Tieu, MD, a general and bariatric surgeon at Health First, controls the da Vinci DV5 robotic surgical system, which has enabled …

IIT Kharagpur, Intuitive Foundation team up: AI could transform robotic surgery forever!

IIT Kharagpur, India’s first and largest IIT, has announced a new research programme in partnership with Intuitive Foundation, a non-profit organisation funded by Intuitive Surgical, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of …

500 robotic surgeries completed at TNGMSSH

Urological surgeries, cancer surgeries, endocrine surgeries, cardiac surgeries and gastrointestinal surgeries have been performed at the robotic surgery centre.  | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Three years since its set up, the robotic surgery centre …

Doctor performs first cochlear implant surgery in county

Dr. Collin Smith was the first to perform the county's first cochlear implant surgery this year as part of a team providing the care from UNC Health Wayne to local residents. Now, area residents are able to receive the surgery, designed to improve the …

Robotic joint replacement surgery can make life easier, say experts

$75K donation given for robotic surgery in Penticton

Published 10:34 am Thursday, December 18, 2025 A Penticton philanthropist has donated $75,000 to bring robotic surgery to the community’s hospital. Kevin Huey’s donation is going to the Da Vinci Surgical System initiative, a robotic-assisted surgery …

IIT-Kharagpur ties up with Intuitive Foundation to develop AI-driven models for robotic surgery

Kolkata, IIT-Kharagpur has partnered with the Intuitive Foundation to launch a research programme aimed at developing AI-enabled digital models of surgery to improve safety, consistency and future automation of robotic-assisted procedures. As part of the …

Dr. Roach: Weighing the benefits of laparoscopic surgery for hernias

Dr. Keith RoachDec. 19, 2025, 5:10 a.m. ET Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the earliest convenience …