# CMR Surgical

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-06**: UK Remote Surgery Milestone — The first successful remote robotic surgery is completed in the UK, based in Swindon.
- **2024**: 5G Clinical Trials — UK hospitals begin testing 5G-enabled medical devices for remote monitoring and diagnostics.
- **2001**: Lindbergh Operation — The world's first transatlantic telesurgery is performed between New York and Strasbourg.
- **2000**: FDA Approval of Da Vinci — The first robotic surgical system is approved for general laparoscopic surgery.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UK Achieves Landmark First Remote Robotic Surgery in Swindon Milestone
2026-03-06 05:16:51 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The United Kingdom has successfully completed its first remote robotic surgery, a historic achievement that bridges the gap between specialized surgical expertise and regional healthcare delivery. The procedure, conducted via a high-speed, low-latency network, marks a transformative moment for the NHS and the global medtech industry.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/uk-first-remote-robotic-surgery-swindon-milestone

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