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.

According to Kommersant, the new surgical system will be used in the treatment of oncological pathologies in urology, gynecology, thoracic and ENT surgery, as well as in abdominal surgeries. The robot-assisted technology translates the surgeon's hand movements to miniature instruments inside the patient's body.

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Фото: Press Service of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg

The technological capabilities of the Da Vinci system provide exceptional accuracy of surgical manipulation even in conditions of limited access to the operating area. This makes it possible to perform complex oncological interventions with minimal injuries for the patient.

The Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, noted that the Napalkov Cancer Center is one of the best medical institutions in the country. According to him, the Da Vinci surgical system will open up new opportunities for high-tech operations, and the most advanced treatment should be available to all residents of the city.

Director of the Cancer Center Vladimir Moiseenko described the appearance of robot-assisted equipment as an important step in the development of a medical institution. He stressed the need to quickly master the new technology and determine the directions where robot-assisted surgery will bring maximum benefit to cancer patients.^[1]

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