First: In Israel, a lung was transplanted using a robot with virtually no incisions

At Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel performed its first robotic lung transplant using the Da Vinci system, without opening the chest cavity. Only about 20 such operations have been performed worldwide. Doctors note that the new method reduces pain and shortens recovery time.

At Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel performed its first robotic lung transplant using the Da Vinci system, without opening the chest cavity or spreading the ribs. The operation lasted 8–10 hours; surgeons connected the new lung to blood vessels and bronchi through small incisions. Only about 20 such operations have been performed worldwide, the first three years ago in Spain. The lead surgeon, Dr. Yuri Peisakhovich, called this a turning point in transplantology and expressed hope that the method will become standard within five years. Dr. Dan Gorfil noted that the patient's recovery exceeded expectations: he required almost no painkillers except paracetamol, which shortened his time in intensive care and in the hospital. The article also includes information about the 'Adi' donor card.

First: In Israel, a lung was transplanted using a robot with virtually no incisions