Physicians at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hefei, China-based Anhui Medical University performed the country’s first robotic surgery, according to China.org.cn.
Here are five things to know:
1. The procedure was done using the Tinavi robot, the only orthopedic robotic system able to perform surgery on extremities, pelvic fractures and the entire spine.
2. After a half an hour, the patient was left with a 1 centimeter incision and was able to resume walking the next day. It was reported the patient fully recovered in one week.
3. Tinavi was designed to act as a surgeon’s assistant. The robotic system is compatible with various imaging systems to provide and perform 3-D images of the patient’s anatomy.
4. Additionally, the robotic system provides surgeons with real-time tracking, allowing the surgeon to position bones precisely.
5. It is estimated the robotic system costs $2.31 million.