Bellvitge Hospital performs the first kidney transplant in Europe using robotic surgery with a single incision of only seven centimeters

The Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge in Barcelona, Spain, has successfully performed Europe's first single-incision robotic kidney transplant using the Da Vinci SP (single-port) robotic platform. The intervention allows a donated kidney to be implanted through a single incision measuring only seven centimeters, replacing traditional methods that require up to six incisions.

Surgeons have successfully intervened in four cases utilizing this technique. According to the reporting, the procedure is specifically designed to minimize surgical aggression, reduce postoperative pain, and accelerate the functional recovery of the patient.