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Motion · S6M-19689 · 12 Nov 2025

World-First Remote Stroke Surgery Led by the University of Dundee

Lodged by Michael Marra (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Professor Iris Grunwald and her team at the University of Dundee on what is believed to be a world-first remote stroke procedure using robotic technology; understands that the pioneering operation saw doctors in Dundee and Jacksonville, Florida, successfully perform a remote thrombectomy, the removal of blood clots following a stroke, on a human cadaver using advanced robotics from Lithuanian firm, Sentante; believes that this marks the first transatlantic surgical procedure of its kind, demonstrating the potential for life-saving treatment to be delivered remotely by specialists anywhere in the world; notes that the University of Dundee is the global training centre for the World Federation for Interventional Stroke Treatment, championing cross-speciality training and the only place in the UK where realistic endovascular simulations, device testing and training takes place; highlights the transformative potential that it believes this technology offers for stroke patients in rural and remote areas across Scotland, by addressing the shortage of trained thrombectomy specialists and reducing critical delays in accessing care, and commends the University of Dundee, NHS Tayside and their international partners for their leadership in what could become a game-changing advance in global stroke treatment.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.