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In a groundbreaking achievement, a surgical team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto performed the world’s first remote robot-assisted neurovascular diagnostic procedure. Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira, a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive procedures, remotely conducted diagnostic angiograms on patients at St. Michael’s while situated at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, six kilometers away. The procedure was made possible through a new generation of surgical robotic systems developed by Remedy Robotics. This innovative approach allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive endovascular procedures from remote locations, addressing critical issues of access to medical expertise and time for patients in rural areas. The success of this venture was facilitated by Unity Health Toronto’s robust infrastructure, generous community support, and a collaborative team of medical professionals and technologists.