In a regional milestone for minimally invasive thoracic surgery, Dr. Weijiang Huang and his team at Xiaogan Central Hospital successfully performed Central China’s first single-port robotic resection of a large anterior mediastinal tumor. The 44-year-old patient presented with chest tightness and was diagnosed with an 8 cm mass closely adherent to the heart—making traditional open surgery highly invasive and risky.

Leveraging the SHURUI^® single-port surgical system, the team accessed the tumor via a right thoracic approach, using flexible snake-like instruments and high-definition 3D vision for precise dissection and reduced surgical trauma. The procedure was completed in just one hour with a sub-3cm incision. The patient began recovery rapidly, resuming liquid intake the same night and walking the next day.

This breakthrough marks a significant advancement for thoracic surgery in Central China, bringing world-class precision and ultra-minimally invasive care closer to home.