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China's Toumai Surgery Robot Gets EU Nod After Remote Operation
MedBot's Toumai robot received EU approval after a London doctor performed prostate surgery on a patient 1,500 miles away. The teleoperated system enables remote procedures, expanding access to specialized care. This milestone marks a step toward mainstream adoption of robotic surgery across Europe.
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The EU approval signals growing trust in Chinese medtech, but questions remain about latency, cybersecurity, and regulatory oversight in remote surgery.
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Remote surgery goes mainstream — China's Toumai robot wins EU approval after a London doctor operates on a patient 1,500 miles away →
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