On June 16, the Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center achieved a national first by performing a remote pediatric urologic procedure using the SHURUI® single-port robotic system. Leveraging 5G connectivity, the surgical team operated across 500 kilometers to perform a complex reoperation for recurrent hydronephrosis in a 2.5-year-old patient.
The case marked the country’s first fusion of remote + single-port + recurrent pediatric urology—a milestone in minimally invasive children's surgery. Dr. Wen Fu led the operation remotely from Guangzhou, precisely controlling the snake-arm robotic system located in Liuzhou, achieving accurate dissection and reconstruction through a 2.5 cm incision.
The successful procedure showcases the potential of robotic tele-surgery for complex pediatric cases, reinforcing the viability of cross-regional surgical collaboration.
Important Notes
The Single-port Endoscopic Surgical System (SR-ENS-600), developed and produced by Beijing Surgerii Robotics Company Limited, has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China for urology and gynecology laparoscopic surgeries. Surgeons who wish to learn the surgical operations of the SHURUI robot should contact Beijing Surgerii Robotics Co., Ltd. to participate in the official training program. Patients who want to participate in the registered clinical trials of the SHURUI robot should contact the official cooperative hospitals of Surgerii and consult with surgeons to determine their suitability for surgery with the SHURUI robot. Both surgeons and patients should carefully understand all information regarding the performance of surgeries by the SHURUI robot and its potential risks.
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