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Publication Date: January 18, 2026 - 04:00
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Doctors can now perform robotic procedures from afar. What that means for rural Canadians
January 18, 2026
Even from a few kilometres away, Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira is able to perform a critical diagnostic procedure, thanks to an internet connection and a remote-controlled robot. It’s still early in its development, and the robot necessary is expensive, but Pereira says it could provide greater access to surgeries for patients who live in remote parts of the country.
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