Sci-fi surgery as doctor in UK directs robot to remove a prostate in Gibraltar

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Andrew Gregory Health editorMarch 6, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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In a groundbreaking surgery, Professor Prokar Dasgupta in London remotely directed a robot in Gibraltar to successfully remove the cancerous prostate of 62-year-old Paul Buxton. The procedure, performed on March 4th, utilized the Toumai Robotic System with only a minimal time lag. Buxton, a resident of Gibraltar, was able to avoid traveling to the UK and joining the NHS waiting list due to this innovative telesurgery. Dasgupta controlled the robot from 1,500 miles away, marking a significant advancement in remote surgical capabilities. Buxton recovered quickly and expressed gratitude for being part of medical history, highlighting the potential for Gibraltar residents to receive complex surgeries locally.

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Madrid 30% Burnham-on-Sea 30% Presidio 30% Microport 40% St Bernard's Hospital 50% Toumai Robotic System ×250% The London Clinic 60% London ×670% Gibraltar ×780% Paul Buxton ×690% Prokar Dasgupta ×390%

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