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Surgeon Performs First Telerobotic Prostatectomy Between Florida Hospitals

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 00:15 UTC · How we work

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Dr. Vipul Patel performed the first telerobotic prostatectomy between two Florida hospitals.
The 66-year-old patient, Mark, was in AdventHealth Minneola while Patel operated from AdventHealth Celebration.
Co-principal investigator surgeon Marcio Moschovas assisted onsite during the procedure.
The surgery used an FDA-approved investigational device exemption, allowing study but not full clearance.
AdventHealth reported Mark recovering well, noting risks of bleeding, infection, and equipment failure.

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Dr. Vipul Patel performed the first telerobotic prostatectomy between two Florida hospitals.
The 66-year-old patient, Mark, was in AdventHealth Minneola while Patel operated from AdventHealth Celebration.
Co-principal investigator surgeon Marcio Moschovas assisted onsite during the procedure.
The surgery used an FDA-approved investigational device exemption, allowing study but not full clearance.
AdventHealth reported Mark recovering well, noting risks of bleeding, infection, and equipment failure.