Hirosaki University announces Japanese first for clinical robotic telesurgery
Announced October 14; first operation in August.
IllustrationHirosaki University said October 14 it had begun Japan's first clinical application of robotic telesurgery, completing five cases since the first in August.
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Announced October 14; first operation in August.
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Hirosaki University said October 14 it had begun Japan's first clinical application of robotic telesurgery, completing five cases since the first in August.
A commercial fibre connection links its hospital and Tsugaru General Hospital. This is specified clinical research under guidelines, assessing safety and usefulness for regional doctor shortages, not unrestricted general rollout.
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- 弘前大学医学部附属病院 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-14
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