A robot has for the first time removed a kidney with only a single incision.

Using the da Vinci surgical robot from Intuitive Surgical Inc. (Sunnyvale, Calif.), the Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit) recently removed a diseased kidney using a new procedure designed by its surgeon, Craig Roger. The procedure, which has now been performed on two patients, proving a concept which could

date:     wednesday, 3 march
time:     18:30 doors open, 19:00-21:30 for event
venue:   embassy of ireland, ambassador's residence (minato-ku)

rice harvesting in chiba with friends.