Belarus Achieves First Robotic Liver Surgery Using Medbot System

A major medical milestone was reached in Belarus last month. The Minsk Scientific and Practical Center for Surgery, Transplantology, and Hematology carried out its first robotic liver resection using the Medbot system. The procedure, performed on February 19, marks a significant step forward in treating liver conditions with advanced technology.

The operation involved a partial liver resection, the first of its kind at the centre using the new robotic equipment. Earlier in February, the team had already completed an independent procedure with the system, demonstrating its growing confidence in the technology. The patient, who underwent the surgery, is now in stable condition and expected to be discharged soon.

Robotic liver surgery provides several key advantages over traditional methods. The system's high-resolution 3D visualisation allows for unmatched precision, while its instruments offer seven degrees of freedom—enabling access to complex areas of the liver. This precision reduces tissue trauma, leading to shorter hospital stays and less blood loss during operations. Patients also experience fewer complications, including lower rates of wound infections and postoperative pain.

The Medbot surgical system is already in use at over 50 medical centres worldwide. Leading institutions such as the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland, Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea, and Mount Sinai Hospital in the USA have adopted the technology. The Minsk centre now joins this group, viewing the robotic system as the start of a new era in treating focal liver lesions.

The successful procedure confirms the centre's ability to perform complex robotic liver surgeries. With fewer complications and faster recovery times, this technology is set to improve outcomes for patients with liver conditions. The centre plans to expand its use of the Medbot system in future operations.