Top Hospitals for Medical Robotics & Robotic Surgery

1. Cleveland Clinic (USA)
   • Ranked No. 1 “Smart Hospital” globally by Newsweek, notably for its use of robotics, AI, and digital health. (Cleveland Clinic)
   • Pioneering in robotic bariatric surgery using a new magnetic-assisted robotic platform. (Cleveland Clinic)
   • Strong cardiac robotic program: University Hospitals (in Cleveland) now doing robotic coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with da Vinci system. (news.uhhospitals.org)
   • Its affiliate Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi also performed a robotic lung transplant — rare globally. (Cleveland Clinic)
2. Mayo Clinic (USA)
   • Frequently ranked among the world’s top hospitals. (Wikipedia)
   • Known for pioneering minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures in multiple specialties (e.g., urology, general surgery, oncology).
3. Henry Ford Hospital – Vattikuti Urology Institute (USA)
   • The Vattikuti Urology Institute at Henry Ford is a landmark in robotic prostate surgery: they were early adopters and have done thousands of robotic prostatectomies. (Wikipedia)
   • This institute is often considered one of the most experienced when it comes to robotic urologic surgery.
4. Asan Medical Center (Seoul, South Korea)
   • Their Robotic Surgery Center has done 31,000+ robotic cases (2007–2023) across many specialties (urology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, OB/GYN, etc.). (eng.amc.seoul.kr)
   • They have 8 da Vinci robots and are a training “epicenter” for robotic surgery. (eng.amc.seoul.kr)
5. Severance Hospital (South Korea)
   • According to Surgical Robotics Technology, Severance has performed 40,000+ robotic surgeries as of 2025. (Surgical Robotics Technology)
   • Broad use of robotics: ENT, cardiovascular, oncology, open-heart, OB-GYN. (Surgical Robotics Technology)
6. Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital / Catholic University (South Korea)
   • Noted for having completed more than 10,000 robotic surgeries. (Surgical Robotics Technology)
   • Its Robotic Surgery Center has also been designated by Intuitive as a curriculum training center. (Surgical Robotics Technology)
7. Apollo Hospitals (India)
   • Their network has completed ~18,981 robotic surgeries over 22 specialties (urology, GI, cardiac, ortho, pediatric, etc.) according to their annual report. (Apollo Hospitals)
   • They use a variety of robotic platforms: da Vinci, NAVIO (orthopedics), Renaissance spine robotics, etc.
8. King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC, Saudi Arabia)
   • They have done advanced robotic transplant surgeries. E.g., they claim to have done a fully robotic liver transplant. (Wikipedia)
   • High-profile center, both for research and complex surgical robotics.
9. AdventHealth Nicholson Center (USA)
   • A dedicated surgical training & research center in Florida. (Wikipedia)
   • Focuses on robotic and laparoscopic surgery training, innovation, simulation — playing a crucial role in educating surgeons in robotics.
10. Clemenceau Medical Center (Beirut, Lebanon)
    • Equipped with da Vinci robotic systems and recognized for its robotic surgery program. (Wikipedia)
    • Important center in the Middle East for robotic oncology, general surgery, urology, and more.

Why these hospitals stand out

• High surgical volume: Many listed centers have done tens of thousands of robotic procedures, indicating deep experience.
• Training & research: Centers like Asan, Severance, and Nicholson are not just doing surgeries, but also training new surgeons in robotics.
• Diversity of specialties: These hospitals use robotics in urology, cardiac, oncology, GI, OB/GYN, orthopedics — not limited to one domain.
• Innovation: Some are pushing the boundary: e.g., Cleveland Clinic’s magnetic-robotic surgery, KFSHRC’s robotic transplant, Asan’s multi-specialty robotics.