# European hospitals expand robotic surgery > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-hospitals-adopt-surgical-robots > Updated: 2026-08-13T14:00:04.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 6. Following the initial rollout of robotic surgery in Macedonia and Italy in late July 2026, the adoption of robotic and minimally invasive technologies has intensified, particularly in complex oncological procedures. In Italy, the focus has shifted toward highly complex, multi-tumor removals. At the University Hospital of Pescara, a single robot-assisted session successfully removed both a kidney tumor and a prostate tumor from a 67-year-old patient. In Messina, the Irccs Bonino Pulejo team performed a rare procedure on a 72-year-old man, simultaneously removing the kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, and a section of the colon. Additionally, surgeons at the Istituto Tumori Giovanni Paolo II in Bari utilized the Da Vinci platform to remove two kidney lesions, a pancreatic neoplasm, and the spleen in a single session. Public interest and institutional investment also grew. The Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital in Forlì was featured in a Rai 1 special regarding prostate health, highlighting how robotic techniques improve outcomes. Meanwhile, the Policlinico di Milano reinforced its technological expansion by becoming the first public Italian hospital to acquire two next-generation Chinese surgical robots. These will be integrated into the new Padiglione Sforza hub, a 26-room suite designed to support abdominal, urological, gynecological, thoracic, and hepatic surgeries. This momentum remains consistent with the broader European trend observed in Romania, where the County Emergency Hospital of Miercurea-Ciuc recently inaugurated its own Da Vinci radical prostatectomies following specialized training. ## Claims - Robotic surgeries aim to reduce invasiveness, postoperative pain, blood loss, and hospital stay while maintaining high precision. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A robot-assisted resection of a cardias carcinoma was performed on a patient who previously had a Mini Gastric Bypass, described as the first such case worldwide. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The robotic platform provides three‑dimensional high‑definition vision and precise instrument control for complex surgeries. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first robot‑assisted radical prostatectomies were performed at County Emergency Hospital of Miercurea‑Ciuc on 5 and 6 August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Two patients, aged 63 and 72, underwent the surgeries without complications. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The surgeries used the Da Vinci four‑arm modular robotic system. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The procedures were led by Dr. Albert Claudiu, head of urology, under supervision of Prof. Dr. Nicolae Crisan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Policlinico di Milano is the first public hospital in Italy to introduce next‑generation Chinese surgical robot platforms. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Two new Chinese surgical robot systems will be progressively put into operation at Policlinico di Milano. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The robots will be integrated into the new surgical hub in the Sforza Pavilion, which will have 26 operating rooms. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The robots will be used in abdominal, urology, gynecology, thoracic and hepatic surgery. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Luigi Boni said the robots provide detailed vision and precise movements, improving surgical control and patient recovery. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Italian medical teams perform complex multi-tumor removals in single surgeries Italian medical teams have successfully performed complex single-session surgeries to remove multiple tumors across different organs using multidisciplinary approaches and robotic technology. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-medical-teams-perform-complex-multi-tumor-removals-in-single-surgeries ### 2026-08-06: First Da Vinci prostate surgeries at Miercurea-Ciuc Hospital Miercurea‑Ciuc County Hospital performed its first Da Vinci robot‑assisted radical prostatectomies on two patients (63 and 72) without complications, led by Dr. Albert Claudiu and supervised by Prof. Dr. Nicola 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/first-da-vinci-prostate-surgeries-at-miercurea-ciuc-hospital ### 2026-08-04: Policlinico di Milano adds two Chinese surgical robots to new Padiglione Sforza hub Policlinico di Milano, Italy’s first public hospital with Chinese surgical robots, will install them in the new Padiglione Sforza hub, boosting precision across multiple specialties. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/policlinico-di-milano-introduces-chinese-surgical-robots-to-new-sforza-hub ### 2026-08-01: Italian hospitals highlight robotic urology procedures Italian hospitals in Forlì and Pescara showcased robotic urology surgeries, including a TV‑featured prostate program and a combined kidney‑prostate tumor removal in one operation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-hospitals-highlight-robotic-urology-procedures ### 2026-07-27: Italian hospitals expand use of surgical robots for complex operations Italian hospitals are widening robotic surgery use, from a world‑first esophageal‑gastric tumour resection after bariatric surgery to orthopaedic implants, prostatectomy and adrenal procedures, improving safety 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-hospitals-expand-robotic-surgery-programs-1 ### 2026-07-21: Acibadem Sistina Hospital Performs First Robot-Assisted Prostatectomy Acibadem Sistina Hospital performed its first robot‑assisted radical prostatectomy on a 57‑year‑old patient, introducing advanced minimally invasive surgery to the region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acibadem-sistina-hospital-performs-first-robot-assisted-prostatectomy --- Cite as: European hospitals expand robotic surgery. 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