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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Sea Eagles player Gordon Chan Kum Tong filmed grabbing Warriors fan during shock NRL loss
Sea Eagles player Gordon Chan Kum Tong was filmed grabbing a Warriors fan during their NRL clash in Auckland on Friday night. The incident occurred while Chan Kum Tong was not playing in Manly's loss, and the fan had reportedly been taunting Manly captain Jake Trbojevic. The NRL is investigating the incident, and Chan Kum Tong has played 12 first grade matches for the Sea Eagles since debuting in 2023. Full Article
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