U.S. Surgeon Achieves Milestone with First Transatlantic Remote Surgery

Professor Iris Grunwald from the University of Dundee shared her excitement with BBC Scotland, stating, “It felt as if we were witnessing the first glimpse of the future.” She emphasized that what once seemed like science fiction has now become reality, with every step of the procedure successfully executed.

The scientific community is optimistic that this groundbreaking robotic technology will revolutionize stroke care. By enabling swift and potentially life-saving interventions, it promises to provide critical medical assistance to patients even if they are located hundreds of miles away from the nearest hospital.

Scientists hope this “game changer” robot tech will transform stroke care, allowing patients to receive quick and potentially lifesaving treatment even if they are hundreds of miles from a hospital.

“For too long, people living in remote and rural areas have been deprived of access to thrombectomy,” Juliet Bouverie, chief executive of the Stroke Association charity, told the BBC.

Both procedures in Scotland and Florida were carried out last month using robotics developd by Lithuanian company Sentante.

It’s hoped clinical trials will take place as soon as next year.

A stroke occurs every 40 seconds across the US, with almost 90% of them being ischemic, which happens when blood flow is blocked to the brain.

The best treatment for an ischemic stroke is a thrombectomy, or the removal of a blood clot. (edited)