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Scientists at UC San Diego just pulled off a medical milestone: humanoid robots called “Surgie” performed live surgeries on pigs, including gallbladder removal—with one surgery led by a robot and a human assistant, and another handled by two robots working together. Published in Nature, this breakthrough showcases smaller, agile robots ideal for laparoscopic procedures, promising to expand surgical access in remote areas and ease staffing shortages. The team calls it a proven success, with human trials on the horizon—potentially revolutionizing how surgery is done.

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