I have recently been accredited as a robotic surgery proctor for the Toumai system, by MicroPort and Medicina Analítica Consumibles (MAC). I receive this accreditation with enthusiasm, pride and gratitude, but also with the responsibility that comes with supporting other teams in the development of their robotic surgery programmes.
The role of a proctor in robotic surgery is essential in the implementation of new surgical programmes. It is not only about supervising procedures, but also about sharing experience, supporting decision-making, and helping teams gain confidence and autonomy in the use of these technologies.
This new accreditation includes a particularly relevant differentiating element: the development of telesurgery and remote proctoring. This opens a new stage in how we understand training and surgical collaboration.
Thanks to these tools, it is now possible to support procedures remotely, participate in surgical supervision without being physically present in the same operating theatre, and contribute to the launch of robotic surgery programmes in different centres, even in other countries or continents. Being able to do this from Madrid while being actively involved in the surgery of a patient located thousands of miles away clearly reflects the real potential of this technology.
This advancement is not only technological, but also clinical. The ability to reduce geographical barriers allows more teams to access specialised training and more patients to benefit from advanced, safe, and minimally invasive techniques.
At HM Hospitales and ROC Clinic, we have been committed for years to innovation, continuous training, and the development of robotic surgery. This step reinforces that commitment and allows us to continue growing.
I would like to express my gratitude for the trust placed in me and, in particular, recognise the work of the team of professionals I have the privilege of working with every day. Robotic surgery is, by definition, a collective effort, and having a group of committed, rigorous doctors with outstanding human qualities is what truly makes progress possible.
We continue to move forward in a particularly important moment for urology, where technology, clinical experience, and global collaboration allow us to offer increasingly precise and accessible medical care.
