Doctor performs surgery on patient at hospital 35 miles away using robotics — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doctor-performs-surgery-on-patient-at-hospital-35-miles-away-using-roboticsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Surgeon performs robotic telesurgery on patient 35 miles awayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doctor-performs-surgery-on-patient-at-hospital-35-miles-away-using-roboticshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doctor-performs-surgery-on-patient-at-hospital-35-miles-away-using-robotics#u163114Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:46:11 +0000A Florida doctor successfully performed a robotic telesurgery procedure on a patient located 35 miles away, marking a notable milestone in remote medical operations. Dr. Vipul Patel carried out the prostatectomy on a 66-year-old man using a robotic telesurgery system while a separate surgical team remained physically on-site at the distant hospital. The medical feat explores whether remote robotic technology can successfully bring specialized surgical care closer to home for patients.Why it mattersThe procedure demonstrates the expanding capability of remote surgical technology within the Unit