Cheryl Mehrkar Receives World's First Fully Robotic Double Lung Transplant at NYU Langone Health Center

Nov 22, 2024, 01:40 PM

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Cheryl Mehrkar, a 57-year-old woman from New York, has become the world's first recipient of a fully robotic double lung transplant. The procedure was performed at NYU Langone Health Center, marking a significant advancement in robotic surgery and minimally invasive patient care. The use of the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system aimed to speed up the healing process and shorten hospital stays for patients.