US surgeons complete first-ever heart transplant using robotics

Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston performed the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S., marking a significant advancement in cardiac surgery. The minimally invasive procedure, completed in March, used a surgical robot to make small incisions, avoiding the need to split the breastbone. This approach offers faster recovery, reduced infection risk, and improved mobility for heart transplant patients.