On December 28, the first robotic surgery using the Revo-i system was performed in the National Oncology Center in the Bayanzurkh district of Ulaanbaatar. The liver transplant procedure was successfully completed.
Revo-i, a new robotic surgical system, offers 3D visualization without the need for special glasses. This surgeon-controlled system provides precise and smooth instrument movements, making surgeries safer for patients. This equipment represents modern technology in the field of surgical robotics.
Experts highly praised the tactile feedback function, which allows the surgeon, while at the console, to "feel" the tissues the robot is working with, thanks to artificial intelligence. This also enables the robot to alert the doctor about complex areas.
The Revo-i robot has four manipulators that perform surgeries through small incisions. Three of them hold surgical instruments, while one holds a camera that provides a three-dimensional image on the display. The surgeon controls the robot's "arms," making incisions, cutting tissues, and suturing.
Revo-i is the second system in the world to receive permission for performing endoscopic surgeries. Previously, similar equipment was the Da Vinci robot from Intuitive Surgical in the USA, which was also approved by health authorities.
December 28, 2025, became a landmark event for the National Oncology Center of Mongolia (NOCM) when the first robotic surgery in the country was performed, marking an important step in the development of surgery. Now Mongolia is the 70th country to implement robotic surgery.
In the last three years, Mongolia has actively worked on preparing for the implementation of robotic surgery, which is already used in 69 countries worldwide.
Since 2021, the project "Creation of a National Network for Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis" has been implemented, funded by the government of Mongolia and the Republic of Austria with 10 million euros, which is carried out in three phases.
As part of this initiative, the NOCM has acquired modern diagnostic and treatment equipment, including MRI, CT, an angiography room, and digital mammography with artificial intelligence. These innovations bring the center closer to international standards, improving the diagnosis and treatment of cancer at early stages.
In 2022, the NOCM also implemented linear accelerators for radiation therapy, significantly expanding cancer treatment capabilities and increasing the accessibility of services. Since the beginning of last year, the center has started performing surgeries to remove deeply located brain tumors that were previously considered inoperable in the country. Additionally, after a successful liver transplant from a living donor in 2018, performed with the help of Korean surgeons, Mongolian doctors now independently carry out such operations.
Tatar S.Maidar
source: MiddleAsianNews
