Kuwait–Brazil link sets 7,456-mile world record in robotic surgery

On September 23, 2025, a groundbreaking robotic surgery was performed linking Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait with Hospital Cruz Vermelha in Brazil, setting a new world record for the longest distance between a surgeon and patient during a robotic operation at 12,034.92 kilometers (7,456 miles). Surgeons successfully conducted two-way robotic surgeries—first from Kuwait to Brazil, then from Brazil to Kuwait—carrying out inguinal TAPP hernia repairs with high precision and no reported complications. This achievement was made possible by a purpose-built, high-bandwidth international network delivering an average latency of 199 milliseconds, 80 Mbps bandwidth, and minimal packet loss, ensuring near real-time responsiveness despite the vast distance. The operation demonstrated the potential of advanced telecom infrastructure to support latency-sensitive healthcare applications globally, highlighting the importance of engineered connectivity with redundancy and diverse routing to maintain uninterrupted performance during critical procedures. The collaboration involved multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, scientists, and engineers, showcasing how