The First International Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy Technology Training Seminar Successfully Held in Xi'an

In response to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and to uphold the spirit of China-Central Asia Summit, the First International Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy Technology Training Seminar and Fourth Phase of "Urology Robotic Surgery Training Course" was recently held in Xi'an. It is hosted by the Secretariat of the University Alliance of the Silk Road (UASR) and organized by the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

Event Site

It is reported that the offline seminar was attended by 31 international trainees from 17 countries, with its livestream covering more than 160 universities across nearly 40 countries in the UASR.

Group photo of trainees attending the seminar

The three-day training seminar aims to strengthen the participants' understanding of and proficiency in robotic-assisted laparoscopy technology through systematic and practical teaching methods. With a focus on modern medical technology advancements in urology, it invited industry experts to lecture and exchange new knowledge, theories, and technology, particularly in the field of cutting-edge research on robotic-assisted laparoscopy technology.

During the training seminar, Chong Tie, Deputy Director of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University demonstrated China's first 5G remote partial nephrectomy of pig kidneys with one machine and multiple controls, ensuring every trainee could personally operate the robotic surgical system and complete various surgical procedures. This hands-on experience deepens their understanding and application skills in robotic-assisted surgery. After the training, participants were awarded certificates of robotic operation training.

Surgical Training Site

"In the future, we will continue to share our surgical experience with every trainee without reservation, ensuring they truly benefit and actively contribute to advancing medical technology in BRI participating countries and regions," stated Xue Li, Director of Urology at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

Training Scene

"My specialty is surgery, and I believe that in the future, technology will be more widely applied in surgeries to improve the quality of patient care. Additionally, there will be a pursuit of more precise and personalized care, as well as safer and less invasive surgical techniques. All of these are critical for medicine," said Elena Tahir from Pakistan.