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2025

A robot surgeon for joint replacement has been introduced in the Orenburg Regional Clinical Hospital

The Orenburg Regional Clinical Hospital named after V.I. Voinova launched a robotic surgery program for knee arthroplasty operations using the mobile CORI system. This became known on August 18, 2025. Read more here.

Cancer treatment robot surgeon launched in St. Petersburg cancer center

The Napalkov Cancer Center in St. Petersburg has put into operation a robot-assisted surgical system Da Vinci, designed to carry out high-tech operations to treat cancer. The innovative apparatus will allow surgical interventions with increased accuracy and significantly reduce the risk of postoperative complications in patients. Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov took part in the launch ceremony of medical equipment. This became known on August 15, 2025. Read more here

In the Yaroslavl hospital, a robot surgeon was put into operation for joint replacement with an accuracy of 0.5 mm

In the Yaroslavl hospital of war veterans, an orthopedic robot began to work for high-tech joint replacement operations. This was announced in July 2025 by the press service of the region. The technology allows to significantly reduce the trauma of the intervention, minimize blood loss and increase the accuracy of the implant installation. The operation is preceded by volumetric computer planning, anatomical landmarks are recorded with an accuracy of 0.5 mm, each stage is carefully documented. Read more here

In Tatarstan, oncologists for the first time removed an inflamed uterus with the help of a robot surgeon

Specialists of the Republican Clinical Oncological Dispensary of Tatarstan for the first time independently performed robotic operations in gynecology. Head of the Department of Gynecology No. 1 Alevtina Akhmetzyanova and oncologist Azat Galyaltdinov performed uterine extirpations with the determination of signal lymph nodes in endometrial pathology. These are the first gynecological interventions carried out using robotic equipment in the department without the participation of an invited specialist. This became known in July 2025. Read more here.

For the first time in Russia, a robot surgeon performed an operation to remove an ovarian tumor

In the Irkutsk Regional Children's Clinical Hospital, for the first time in Russia, a robot-assisted operation was performed to remove an ovarian tumor in a minor patient. Surgeons applied an innovative combination of two advanced techniques - robotics and fluorescent navigation. The procedure made it possible to fully preserve the organ functions and reproductive potential of the girl. This was announced by the chief physician of the medical institution Yury Kozlov on July 16, 2025. Read more here

At the Clinic of High Medical Technologies named after N.I. Pirogov introduced a robot surgeon for prosthetics of the knee and hip joints

Doctors of the Pirogov High Medical Technology Clinic of St. Petersburg State University have introduced a robotic surgical system for knee and hip arthroplasty. The medical institution was the first in St. Petersburg to have robotic surgery using the Mako SmartRobotics system developed by Stryker. This became known on July 7, 2025. Read more here.

Operations to remove the kidney with the help of robotic surgeons began in Russia

Russian doctors have mastered the technology of robotic kidney removal in cancer. Specialists of the Republican Clinical Oncological Dispensary of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan named after Professor M.Z. Sigal for the first time in Tatarstan conducted a laparoscopic robot-assisted nephrectomy - an operation to remove a kidney affected by a malignant tumor using a robotic surgical system. This was reported on June 23, 2025. Read more here.

Moscow city hospital received a robot surgeon for knee arthroplasty

The City Clinical Hospital No. 31 named after Academician G.M. Savelyeva in Moscow has introduced a robotic CORI system for knee arthroplasty into clinical practice. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development Anastasia Rakova on May 20, 2025. The hospital is among the leaders of Russia in robotic endoprosthesis of large joints. Read more here

A robot surgeon has been launched at the Saratov Research Institute of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, which performs operations with minimal incisions

On April 17, 2025, it became known that the Saratov Scientific Research Institute of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery (NIITON) of Saratov State Medical University introduced an innovative robot assistant Cuvis Joint for knee replacement operations. The new robotic system allows surgery with minimal incisions, which significantly reduces the period of rehabilitation of patients. Read more here.

2024

Moscow Regional Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology named after Academician V.I. Krasnopolsky received a robot surgeon da Vinci

In October 2024, an integrated operating room with the da Vinci robotic system began work at the Moscow Regional Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology named after Academician V.I. Krasnopolsky (MONIIAG). The complex combines the capabilities of robot assisted surgery, engineering systems and a modern 3D imaging system. Read more here

Robot surgeon began to operate in Vishnevsky hospital

On October 17, 2024, it became known that operations using a laparoscopic robotic digital system were first carried out at the National Medical Research Center for High Medical Technologies - the A. A. Vishnevsky Central Military Clinical Hospital (TsVKG). Read more here

Russian surgeons began performing coronary artery bypass grafting using a robot. The chest barely opens

Russian surgeons began to carry out coronary artery bypass grafting with the help of, robot surgeon da Vinci practically without opening the patient's chest. The first such operation was successfully performed at the cardiovascular surgery clinic Sechenov University in July 2024. More here

Robotic surgeons in Russia began to remove stones from the kidneys

In Russia, for the first time, a robot-assisted operation was carried out to remove a stone from a child's ureter using intraoperative ultrasound. The procedure in July 2024 was successfully carried out by specialists from the Irkutsk State Regional Children's Clinical Hospital. Read more here

A robot surgeon has appeared in Moscow hospital No. 13 for joint arthroplasty operations

On June 17, 2024, it became known that a new robotic surgical system was put into operation in the city clinical hospital No. 13, designed for joint replacement operations. This innovative solution will significantly increase the accuracy of implant placement and minimize the risk of complications, providing patients with long-term and comfortable use of prostheses. Read more here

In the Bashkir clinic, a South Korean robot surgeon began to be used for joint and knee operations

In early July 2024, in one of the clinics in Bashkiria, the South Korean robot surgeon Cuvis-joint began to be used for the first time to perform operations on the joints and knees. Read more here

2023

Sales of robotic surgeons in Russia for the year reached 11.1 billion rubles

At the end of 2023, sales of professional medical robots in Russia amounted to about 11.1 billion rubles ($0.14 billion). The demand for robotic surgery in the Russian Federation is growing rapidly, as stated by the review of the Institute for Statistical Research and Economics of Knowledge (ISIEZ) of the Higher School of Economics, published on August 5, 2025.

Analysts note that in 2024, about 5.7 thousand procedures were performed in Russia using Intuitive Surgical robots (da Vinci systems). For comparison, in 2007, only 11 operations using robotic installations were performed in the Russian Federation.

Sales of robotic surgeons in Russia for the year amounted to 11.1 billion rubles

The study says that about 50 companies with projects and developments in the field of medical robotics are operating on the Russian market. Especially significant demand is recorded in the segment of rehabilitation robots. At a high level are domestic robotic prostheses and simulators for restoring the work of hands and feet. These areas are supported by the state, including through subsidies.

According to estimates, in Russia the share of medical robots from the total market of professional service robots in the country in 2023 was at the level of 61%. The same indicator is observed in the United States. In Germany, this value is at 64%, in China - 60%, and in Switzerland - 87%.

The authors of the report emphasize that due to the small scale of implementation, medical robots are not able to solve all current health problems. However, their use can increase the effectiveness of medical care, as well as reduce the burden on medical professionals, which is especially important in the case of complex surgical operations and rehabilitation programs. At the same time, the development and commercialization of domestic developments in the field of robotic medical systems will contribute to reducing the cost of relevant procedures.^[1]

Processor for creating robotic surgeons with ultrasound entered the market

On December 19, 2023, Butterfly Network and Mendaera announced an agreement to commercialize robotic surgical systems equipped with an Ultrasound-on-Chip specialized ultrasound processor. It is assumed that medical complexes of a new type will help increase the effectiveness of a wide range of intervention procedures. Read more here.

Knee replacement began in Russia with the help of a robot traumatologist

For the first time in Russia, Sechenov University performed knee replacement using a new generation robot. The university told about this in early December 2023. Read more here.

A bioprinter for printing with live cells was tested in Russia right in the operating room

Modified by scientists MISIS University bioprinter in a form robohands that can print live cells directly on a patient in the operating room, has successfully passed animal tests in a preclinical laboratory MNII named after P.A. Herzen and is ready for further stages of research. This was Zdrav.Expert announced on September 22, 2023 by representatives of MISIS. This technology of bioprinting in situ, i.e. directly into a defect, in the future may become a progressive therapeutic method, ulcers and burn treatment extensive soft tissue injuries. More. here

Russian robotic complex for brain operations presented

In August 2023, the Central Research Institute Electric device"" presented a robotic complex for head operations. brain We are talking about the joint use of the Orbit manipulator and the cryodestructor "" Crystal to help neurosurgeons. More. here

Russian scientists have proposed a method for protecting robotic surgeons from cyber attacks

A team of Russian scientists has proposed an approach to ensuring cybersecurity of intelligent teleoperating surgical systems, taking into account modern requirements. As Zdrav.Expert was reported on April 3, 2023 by representatives of the Neurosputnik company, the approach has already been applied to ensure the safety of the company's development - a domestic intelligent robotic complex for endovascular neurosurgery LevshAI. Read more here.

2020

Senhance robot surgeon working with reusable tools entered the Russian market

In December 2020, the Federal Service for Supervision in the Field health care () Roszdravnadzor issued an indefinite registration certificate to a robot surgeon Senhance being developed by an Italian company. TransEnterix An application for registration of a medical product was submitted to the department by MedRegistrar LLC. More. here

Russian surgeons will be able to carry out operations with the participation of domestic robots

Innopolis University together Kazan Electrotechnical Plant (CETZ) with the development, medical robot which will be among the first to receive a registration certificate, Roszdravnadzor reported on June 16, 2020 in - TASS Information Agency of Russia Russian IT vuz. More. here

The first hernia removal operation in Russia was carried out using a robot surgeon Da Vinci

At the end of January 2020, the first operation in Russia was carried out to remove a large hernia using the Da Vinci robot surgeon. It was produced by surgeons of the city hospital No. 31 in Moscow. Read more here.

2019

Robot traumatologist at Sechenov University performs knee replacement without the participation of a surgeon

On December 11, 2019, Sechenov University told Zdrav.Expert that it was actively introducing a robot traumatologist into clinical practice. The programmed robot performs the main stages of the operation in automatic mode at the Clinic of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Joint Pathology. As of December 11, 2019, ten surgical interventions with his help have already been carried out. The robot is in the setup stage, and from mid-December 2019, the device will be officially put into active operation. Read more here.

RDIF invested in Russian developer of robotic surgeons

On November 9, 2019, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced its investment in AST. The amount of the funding round has not been reported. Read more here

SinaRobotics and Medical Innovators agreement with Russia on the production of robotic surgeons

On July 17, 2019, it became known that the robot surgeon Sina Surgery, developed by the Iranian startup Sina Robotics and Medical Innovators, will be produced in Russia. Read more here.

2017: Creation of a robot surgeon in Russia

On April 5, 2017, the Institute of Design and Technological Informatics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICTI RAS) presented the first domestic assisting robot surgeon, which is an analogue of the American Da Vinci. Its cost will be about 600 thousand rubles, which is about five times cheaper than an imported installation.

Sergei Sheptunov, who is the director of the institute, spoke about some of the features of the future invention. The fundamental difference between the domestic product and the foreign robot surgeon Da Vinci is weight. A foreign machine weighs one ton, while domestic developments will weigh 4.5 kg in total.

The manipulators of the device will also differ. Russian scientists plan that the length of the manipulations will be 20 centimeters, which is more than 10 times the accuracy of the Da Vinci manipulator. It will be possible to control a domestic robot surgeon either using 3D glasses or using a monitor.

The project is financed by the Federal Agency for Scientific Organizations (FANO of Russia) and the Moscow government. Sheptunov also noted that his personal funds, as well as funds from other developers, were invested in the project. Olga Kolotilova, Director of the Department for the Development of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, announced the department's readiness to support this project within the framework of the state program for the development of the pharmaceutical and medical industry, allocating subsidies for organizing the production of robots, but did not disclose the amount of proposed funding.

The Industrial Development Fund can also provide the project with a loan at 5% per annum. The Institute of Design and Technological Informatics of the Russian Academy of Sciences plans to attract foreign investors.^[2]

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