In an astonishing advancement in the medical field, a surgeon in Panama successfully removed a blood clot from the brain of a stroke patient using a robotic system provided by the UAE. This unprecedented surgery was conducted from over 200 kilometers away, and the patient has fully recovered.
The Impact of Technology on Delicate Surgeries
This operation took place in Panama City by a doctor operating from the Veraguas province in Santiago. The company "XCath," which developed the robotic system "Iris," has brought this technology to fruition with the support of "Crescent Enterprises" from the UAE. According to the CEO of XCath, Eduardo Fonseca, less than 3 percent of the world's population has access to such treatment.
Speed in treating strokes is of utmost importance; research shows that for every minute blood flow is blocked, 1.9 million brain cells die. Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira, a neurosurgeon, stated that the patient's chances of survival without this operation were very low.
The Future of Robotic Surgeries
The surgery using the "Iris" system lasted about an hour, allowing the surgeon to precisely control the operation using live remote cameras. Dr. Pereira said, "This is an amazing process to demonstrate the power of technology."
In the future, there are plans to perform more remote surgeries in 2027, with surgeons in Toronto and patients located at various distances. Such operations could expand a surgeon's coverage and increase the speed of access to treatment.
