Pakistan has reportedly carried out its first international telerobotic surgery, representing a significant leap forward in advanced healthcare and digital medicine.
According to hospital officials and medical sources, a team of specialist surgeons located in Kuwait remotely conducted a robotic-assisted gynecological operation on a patient at Lyari General Hospital, Karachi. The procedure was performed using high-speed digital connectivity and robotic surgical systems, allowing doctors thousands of kilometers away to operate in real time.
Medical experts say the successful operation demonstrates Pakistan’s growing capacity to integrate advanced medical technologies with global healthcare networks. The achievement highlights the potential of telerobotics to improve access to specialized surgical care, reduce costs, and enable international collaboration in complex medical procedures.
Health officials believe the development could pave the way for future cross-border medical cooperation, training, and advanced surgical interventions, particularly benefiting public-sector hospitals and underserved patients.
