World-first dual-robot surgery in Sydney removes throat tumor, saves patient’s voice
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Australian surgeons performed a world-first dual-robot surgery at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, removing a 27-year-old's throat tumor while preserving his voice and swallowing abilities. The procedure combined the da Vinci robot for tumor removal with the Symani system for microsurgical repairs, saving the patient from a total laryngectomy and demonstrating how robotic teamwork can achieve previously impossible surgical outcomes.
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