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First U.S. Fully Robotic Heart Transplant Successful

6/29/2025

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In a groundbreaking achievement, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston completed the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S. this March. This innovative, minimally invasive procedure not only minimizes surgical trauma but also accelerates recovery and reduces infection risks. The 45-year-old patient is recovering smoothly, heralding a new era in robotic cardiac surgery.

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In a groundbreaking achievement, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston completed the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S. this March. This innovative, minimally invasive procedure not only minimizes surgical trauma but also accelerates recovery and reduces infection risks. The 45-year-old patient is recovering smoothly, heralding a new era in robotic cardiac surgery.