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Hong Kong pioneers world's first robotic living-donor liver transplant

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Surgeons in Hong Kong have successfully performed the world's first robotic living-donor liver transplant, utilizing a pioneering microsurgery program developed by the University of Hong Kong. This advanced technique, which involves robot-assisted procedures, has been employed in 48 successful operations at Queen Mary Hospital since June 2025, with no reported complications. The technology aims to mitigate challenges associated with traditional microsurgery, such as hand tremors and the need for prolonged, physically demanding surgical positions. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Hong Kong pioneers world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant

    Hong Kong doctors have performed the world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant as part of a pioneering microsurgery programme, researchers have revealed. Sharing results of the clinical trial on Wednesday, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) team said surgeons at Queen Ma…

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