Yucatán to perform first robotic surgery next week

Yucatán is set to make healthcare history next week as the new General Hospital “Dr. Agustín O’Horán” prepares to conduct its first robotic surgery. This advanced medical procedure will utilize technology currently available in only two other Mexican states.

The surgery, a gastrointestinal procedure, will be broadcast live to IMSS-Bienestar hospitals. The aim is to familiarize medical and nursing staff with the capabilities and advantages of robotic interventions. José Alejandro Ávalos Bracho, head of the IMSS-Bienestar Health Care Unit, explained that the surgical robot is capable of performing up to 43 different procedures across various specialties, including general surgery, urology, and gynecology.

This cutting-edge technology is expected to enhance the training of doctors and residents, ensuring healthcare personnel stay updated with tools used in the world's most advanced medical systems. Twelve surgeons from the new hospital have already received specialized training in Mexico City to operate the equipment, paving the way for its implementation for the benefit of patients in Yucatán.

The upcoming procedure will be the first robotic surgery performed in Yucatán and the second within Mexico's public health system. A similar operation was recently conducted at a hospital in Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico.