A surgeon from London performed the first remote robotic surgery in Great Britain, removing the prostate of a patient from Gibraltar, 2,400 km away.

Professor Prokar Dasgupta performed the first remote robotic surgery in Great Britain, intervening on a patient in Gibraltar, located 2,400 km away. The procedure, which involved the removal of the prostate, was carried out with a delay of only 0.06 seconds, demonstrating the viability of the technology for treatments in isolated areas. The patient, Paul Buxton, diagnosed with cancer, chose to participate in this innovative procedure, considering it an opportunity to contribute to the history of medicine.

The surgery was performed using an advanced robotic system, with a medical team from Gibraltar prepared to intervene in case of connection issues. This technology could reduce costs and the inconveniences of traveling for complex treatments, providing an effective solution for patients in small communities. Dasgupta emphasized the importance of this method for improving access to quality medical care.