Indonesian hospital completes first remote gynecological surgery
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Doctors at RSCM Kencana in Jakarta, Indonesia performed the country’s first remote gynecological surgery, connecting with a live broadcast to medical conferences in Bali.
Bobi Prabowo, Director of Planning and Service Strategy Development at RSCM, stated the procedure showed the hospital’s progress in using technology, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine for surgical care. The surgery linked the operating room in Jakarta to the APAGE and IGES annual meetings in Jimbaran, Bali, a distance of over 1,000 kilometers.
RSCM’s Department of Urology conducted the hospital’s first telerobotic surgery earlier in 2024, which helped prepare for this expansion into gynecological procedures. Hospital officials believe this technology can improve access to minimally invasive surgery throughout Indonesia’s many islands. Dr. Herbert Situmorang, the lead surgeon, confirmed the surgery’s success and indicated the technology and infrastructure performed as expected. The demonstration occurred during conferences focused on gynecologic endoscopy and shared innovation, showing Indonesian specialists’ use of advanced surgical methods.
