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Remote Robotic Surgery Saves Life in Gibraltar Milestone

3/6/2026

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A remote robotic surgery in Gibraltar saved the life of Paul Buxton, a 62-year-old with prostate cancer, using the Toumai Robotic System.
Prof Prokar Dasgupta from London performed the operation with a 0.06-second lag.
Dasgupta says the milestone improves Gibraltar's access to major surgeries.
He notes remote surgery can reduce costs and expand care in remote areas.
Another similar procedure is planned for March 14, with 20,000 surgeons watching.

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A remote robotic surgery in Gibraltar saved the life of Paul Buxton, a 62-year-old with prostate cancer, using the Toumai Robotic System.
Prof Prokar Dasgupta from London performed the operation with a 0.06-second lag.
Dasgupta says the milestone improves Gibraltar's access to major surgeries.
He notes remote surgery can reduce costs and expand care in remote areas.
Another similar procedure is planned for March 14, with 20,000 surgeons watching.