Doctors can now perform robotic procedures from afar. What that means for rural Canadians

Doctors can now perform robotic procedures from afar. What that means for rural Canadians

LISTEN | Full interview with Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira and Nicole Cancelliere:The Current16:30How does remote-controlled brain surgery work?Even from a few kilometres away, Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira is able to perform a critical diagnostic procedure, thanks to an internet connection

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