In 2017, the Eastern District Hospital introduced a robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgical system, primarily applied in urology, hepatobiliary and pancreatic, as well as colorectal and endocrine surgeries, handling approximately 250 cases annually on average. The responsible medical team stated that the system can assist doctors in performing complex surgeries, increasing stability and safety. Compared to traditional surgeries, the new system can shorten patients' hospital stays and reduce manpower.

The team explained that robotic-assisted surgery can accurately mimic the rotation and gripping actions of the human wrist, even exceeding the range of human motion, providing high-resolution three-dimensional images with anti-shake functionality, assisting doctors in making precise judgments during complex surgical procedures, reducing blood loss during surgery and the likelihood of complications, as well as minimizing wounds and shortening hospitalization and recovery times; the system is equipped with dual control consoles, allowing doctors to alternate control of the robotic arms during surgery, and facilitating guidance from senior doctors throughout the process.

The team cited that previously, suturing during prostatectomy was very difficult, with traditional methods having a higher chance of perforating the rectum. Since the introduction of robotic minimally invasive surgery, no related incidents have occurred, reflecting the system's ability to assist in more precise surgeries.

The hospital averages the system's application across different specialties each week, performing surgeries for an average of two patients daily. The team mentioned that, for example, in rectal cancer surgeries, over 80% can utilize minimally invasive surgery, with more than 20% adopting the robotic system.

The team hopes to introduce newer technologies in the future and expand to otolaryngology and breast surgeries. However, the team also pointed out that when doctors perform minimally invasive robotic surgeries, it is more challenging to physically touch and understand the location of tumors and blood vessels, and relying solely on visual judgment during knot tying and suturing may risk breaking the sutures, hoping to further improve system technology in the future.

A colorectal cancer patient stated that the surgical wound from the new system was significantly smaller, and they were able to walk normally shortly after the surgery