For brain surgery patients, a robot could be the key to faster recovery

A neurosurgeon removed a patient's brain tumor using robotic arms.

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• Dr. Homoud Aldahash performed the first remote robotic brain surgery.
• If adopted widely, this technology could increase access to highly skilled neurosurgeons worldwide.
• This article is part of "Transforming Treatments," a series on medical innovations that save time, money, or discomfort.

When Dr. Homoud Aldahash started the three-hour...