St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne is the first in the southern hemisphere to use the Symani microsurgery robotics for successful operations, with patient Geoff Rohde being the first Australian to undergo surgery with the new technology. Dr. Eldon Mah, a plastic surgeon, utilized the Symani alongside a 3D microscope to perform intricate surgeries on blood vessels less than one millimeter wide, paving the way for advancements in reconstructive microsurgeries and a potential expansion of the technology to other medical fields. With only 21 machines like Symani in operation worldwide, the hospital aims to train more surgeons and increase access to cutting-edge technology for patients like Geoff, who is now cancer-free and hopeful for the future.
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Footage of Sam Kerr’s alleged harassment of police officer shown as trial starts in UK
Professional soccer player Sam Kerr and her partner Kristie Mewis were arrested for racially abusing a London police officer, Stephen Lovell, in January 2023. The incident occurred after a dispute with a taxi driver, which led to Kerr calling the officer "f---ing stupid and white" on video footage shown in court. Kerr has pleaded not guilty, claiming her comments were not racially motivated, and the trial is ongoing with Kerr expected to give evidence. Full...
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