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Limerick has gold standard in robotic surgery

Limerick Post Newspaper

Limerick Post Newspaper

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July 4, 2026

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ROBOTIC surgery – now practised in two Limerick hospitals – is widely considered the international gold standard and is associated with improved patient outcomes and shorter recovery times. And a Limerick conference heard that the development of a robotic surgery programme at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) and St John’s – including colorectal, urology, gynaecology, and [] The post Limerick has gold standard in robotic surgery appeared first on Limerick Post.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

US scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery and remove organs

US scientists have carried out keyhole surgery with a Chinese-made robot taking the place of the lead surgeon. The general-purpose humanoid robot made by Unitree Robotics was remotely controlled by two human surgeons as it successfully removed a pig’s gallbladder at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). Another robot also played a support role during the procedure, controlling the endoscope used to monitor the operation and retracting tissue. “Remotely operated and autonomous humanoid...

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Surgeons just used robots to perform first-ever live surgery

The future of surgery just scrubbed in. In a groundbreaking medical first, robots designed to move and function like humans have performed surgery on a live patient, successfully completing two laparoscopic gallbladder removals. The breakthrough offers a peek at a future where these advanced machines could help bridge gaps in healthcare — easing surgeon shortages, []...Click to read more

UPI

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· Jul 10, 2026

Robots operated by humans complete surgeries in proof-of-concept trial

Robots operated by humans complete surgeries in proof-of-concept trial

CNET

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· Jul 6, 2026

These Robot Legs Helped Me Hike 12,000 Steps in the Grand Canyon, Without My Cane

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Times of India

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· Jul 10, 2026

Humanoid robots perform live surgery for the first time in world-first medical breakthrough

Humanoid robots perform live surgery for the first time in world-first medical breakthrough

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jun 24, 2026

Agility, Maker of Humanlike Robots, to Go Public in $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal

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Related coverage for "Limerick has gold standard in robotic surgery": South China Morning Post — US scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery and remove organs. Off The Press — Surgeons just used robots to perform first-ever live surgery. UPI — Robots operated by humans complete surgeries in proof-of-concept trial. CNET — These Robot Legs Helped Me Hike 12,000 Steps in the Grand Canyon, Without My Cane. Times of India — Humanoid robots perform live surgery for the first time in world-first medical breakthrough. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Agility, Maker of Humanlike Robots, to Go Public in $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal