Doctor performs surgery on patient at hospital 35 miles away using robotics

A health story from Pennsylvania, reported by 6abc Philadelphia.

Health · Pennsylvania · October 26, 2026

From 6abc Philadelphia

A doctor in Florida performed a medical first on Sunday, using a robotic telesurgery system to perform a surgery at a hospital located 35 miles away.

Reported by 6abc Philadelphia, October 26, 2026. Read the full story at 6abc Philadelphia →

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