# Medical and surgical advancements in Quintana Roo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-and-surgical-advancements-in-quintana-roo
> Updated: 2026-09-03T16:05:47.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Medical advancements and specialized surgical initiatives have been implemented in Quintana Roo. Initially, a coordinated campaign at the Hospital General Jesús Kumate Rodríguez utilized the Russian Ulzibat method to provide 42 free surgeries for muscle spasticity and contractures, involving specialists from the Tula Rehabilitation Institute.

Following this, the same hospital performed the first robot-assisted surgeries in the state. Using the British-developed Versius robotic system, surgeons conducted laparoscopic cholecystectomies, marking a significant technological milestone for public health institutions in the region.

## Claims

- The Hospital General de Cancún “Jesús Kumate Rodríguez” performed the first robot-assisted surgery in Quintana Roo. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Dr. María de los Ángeles Martínez Ferretiz led the inaugural robotic gallbladder removal procedure. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The robotic system used is the Versius, developed by the British company CMR Surgical. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The first procedures performed were laparoscopic cholecystectomies to remove the gallbladder. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The hospital is one of only five public institutions in Mexico currently operating this robotic technology. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dr. Martínez Ferretiz is the second woman in Mexico certified to operate the Versius system. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Cancún hospital performs first robot-assisted surgeries in Quintana Roo

The Hospital General de Cancún has performed Quintana Roo’s first robot-assisted surgeries using the Versius system, marking a significant technological advancement for the state's public health sector.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancn-hospital-performs-first-robot-assisted-surgeries-in-quintana-roo

### 2026-08-28: Quintana Roo provides free Ulzibat method surgeries for 42 patients

Forty-two patients in Quintana Roo received free specialized surgeries using the Russian Ulzibat method to treat muscle contractures and improve mobility through coordinated medical efforts.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quintana-roo-authorities-expand-social-and-health-services-in-cancn

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