Dad recovers quickly after prostate cancer surgery with Hugo robot

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A prostate cancer patient experienced a rapid recovery following robotic-assisted surgery using the Hugo system. James Choate-Deeds, diagnosed at 57, participated in a clinical trial for the Hugo system, which successfully removed his cancer. He reported a quicker recovery than from previous knee surgery. The Hugo system, FDA-approved for urologic procedures in December 2025, allows surgeons to control robotic arms remotely, enhancing precision and potentially speeding patient recovery.


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