# Global implementation of robotic surgical systems

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-implementation-of-robotic-surgical-systems
> Updated: 2026-08-24T16:23:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In the Extremadura region of Spain, medical experts have raised concerns regarding the uneven distribution of robotic surgery technology. Dr. Olga Blasco, president of the Extremadura Surgical Society, noted that the region “has only a handful of platforms for the whole community and is at the tail of the country,” with only the university hospitals in Badajoz and Cáceres utilizing Da Vinci and Hugo RAS systems.

Subsequent developments show the continued implementation of specialized robotic systems in Spain and Mexico. In Spain, Hospital Quirónsalud Córdoba has introduced the ROSA (Robotic Orthopedic Surgical Assistant) system, which uses artificial intelligence and 3D navigation for hip and knee replacements. In Mexico, the Mazor X platform was used to perform the country’s first robotic spinal surgery, utilizing 3D image reconstruction to improve accuracy and reduce radiation exposure for medical staff.

## Claims

- The ROSA (Robotic Orthopedic Surgical Assistant) system has been implemented at Hospital Quirónsalud Córdoba. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The ROSA system uses artificial intelligence and 3D navigation to assist in orthopedic surgeries. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Hospital Quirónsalud Córdoba has implemented the ROSA (Robotic Orthopedic Surgical Assistant) system. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The ROSA system utilizes artificial intelligence and 3D navigation to assist in orthopedic surgery. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dr. José Antonio Soriano performed the first robotic spinal surgery in Mexico using the Mazor X robot. (single source)
- The Mazor X robot training included sessions at Medtronic facilities in Colorado, USA. (single source)
- The Mazor X robotic platform is approved by the FDA and COFEPRIS. (single source)
- Dr. José Antonio Soriano performed the first robotic spinal surgery in Mexico. (single source)
- The Mazor X robotic platform uses 3D image reconstruction to plan entry points and implant trajectories. (single source)
- The Mazor X robot is approved by the FDA and COFEPRIS. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Robotic surgical systems implemented in Mexico and Spain

Medical advancements in Mexico and Spain see the introduction of robotic surgical systems, including Mazor X for spinal procedures and ROSA for orthopedic hip and knee replacements.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robotic-surgical-systems-implemented-in-spain-and-mexico

### 2026-07-26: Extremadura hospitals lag behind in robotic surgery adoption

Only Badajoz and Cáceres hospitals in Spain's Extremadura have robotic surgery tools, leaving six health areas without access and highlighting regional disparity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/extremadura-hospitals-lag-behind-in-robotic-surgery-adoption

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