News · 6 March 2026

1,500 Miles: First UK Remote Robotic Surgery

Professor Prokar Dasgupta, a London surgeon, performed Britain's initial robot-controlled prostate operation on 11 February. Patient Paul Buxton, 62, was situated 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar. This surgery used a Toumai-branded robotic system, marking the first of two test cases. The new technique seeks to deliver healthcare to patients in distant communities and reduce travel burdens.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 March 2026 at 13:02

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