"Teenagers Undergo Groundbreaking Robotic Heart Surgery in Spain"

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"Teenagers Undergo Groundbreaking Robotic Heart Surgery in Spain"
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Doctors in Barcelona have performed the first robotic heart surgeries on teenagers with congenital heart disorders, marking a significant advancement in medical technology. The use of robotics in these procedures reduces invasiveness, post-operative recovery time, and aesthetic impact compared to traditional open-heart surgery. The new joint centre for congenital heart disease aims to provide comprehensive care for children with heart malformations, with a team of 23 professionals working to extend surgical techniques to the pediatric population.

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