Ghent: Orsi and Nvidia Unveil World’s First 9,000 km AI-Assisted Surgery

Ghent (Eurotoday) – Ghent’s Orsi Academy (Merelbeke-Melle) and Nvidia have developed an AI tool for surgical training, which analyzes real-time images and assists surgeons. This marks Belgium’s first remote surgery from Ghent to Shanghai (9,000 km). Pieter De Backer was involved.

The Orsi Academy in Ghent, Belgium, has partnered with Nvidia to develop an advanced AI tool for surgical training. This innovative technology debuted at a major international conference, allowing surgeons and medical professionals to engage with an AI-powered chatbot during live procedures. Officials explained that this intelligent system analyzes real-time surgical images and provides tailored explanations to users at all experience levels. 

“We first tested the tool during this congress,” says Pieter De Backer of the Orsi Academy from Merelbeke-Melle.

Is Ghent’s Orsi & Nvidia AI transforming surgery on a global scale?

According to officials, the AI tool developed by Orsi Academy and Nvidia is more than just a source of information.  This groundbreaking system enables trainees and surgeons to ask questions during procedures without interrupting the operation.  

They noted that the AI analyzes live footage and offers insights that enhance decision-making and patient safety. Officials emphasized that this is a significant step in integrating AI into medicine, with potential applications in robotic surgery, diagnostics, and remote education.

“It can certainly be a tool for the team during long operations, and at the same time it helps people in training or patients who have questions afterwards.”

Pieter De Backer, Orsi Academy

The system is designed to understand even a child’s language. In a Belgian first, a long-distance operation was conducted using a robot connected to an operating room in Shanghai, China.  The robot can be controlled from Ghent, Belgium, through a visor, control panel, and pedals.

Officials stated that with a stable internet connection, latency is minimal, allowing specialists to perform precise operations remotely. The initial test was conducted on a chicken leg, as the technology is not yet certified for human procedures.

“We work with nanomaterial over a distance of 9,000 kilometers.”

Pieter De Backer

According to Pieter De Backer, this technology could enable patients in remote areas to receive treatment from top surgeons without the need to travel. It also allows specialists to operate in multiple locations. However, some challenges remain. A strong, reliable internet connection is essential, and researchers are working on solutions to prevent connectivity issues. Additionally, official regulatory approval is required before the technology can be implemented in hospitals.


Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Last News

Draghi: Europe is ‘truly alone together’ in the age of Trump

Draghi: Europe is ‘truly alone together’ in the age of Trump

His warning resonates as Europe grapples with sluggish growth and a growing productivity disparity with the U.S. These challenges have been exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power, as Washington adopts a more confrontational stance on trade and security.
Draghi, a former Italian prime minister, re-emerged in the EU’s political arena after unveiling a plan in 2024 to reverse th

Read More

Airline CEO Expresses Optimism Amid Aviation Concerns Due to Middle East Conflict

Airline CEO Expresses Optimism Amid Aviation Concerns Due to Middle East Conflict

The head of a major airline has called for a “clear resolution” to hostilities in the Middle East.
The call from Emirates comes amid continuing economic and political uncertainty caused by the bitter conflict between the U.S and Iran.
The war has impacted badly on global air travel with fears of shortages of aviation fuel in the coming weeks.
 But Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and

Read More

Mobile Exhibit on Human Rights in Paris Introduces Civic Education to Busy Public Spaces

Mobile Exhibit on Human Rights in Paris Introduces Civic Education to Busy Public Spaces

KNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // On Europe Day, volunteers in Paris distributed 1,500 educational items on human rights, capturing attention in the city.
PARIS, France — 9 May 2026 — A mobile human rights exhibit in central Paris on 9 May engaged the public in learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its history.
Set in a prominent tent, the exhibit attracted passers-by. About 15

Read More

The Movement to Remove Britain’s Keir Starmer is Finally Gaining Momentum

The Movement to Remove Britain’s Keir Starmer is Finally Gaining Momentum

After days of setbacks, distractions, and intense campaign struggles involving Starmer and his MPs, the options for his removal are becoming more apparent.
The prime minister might hold his position for a month or two. If he doesn’t establish a timeline for departure, he may face challenges from two opponents: Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, w

Read More

UK Resignation Sparks Burnham Leadership Speculation in London 2026

UK Resignation Sparks Burnham Leadership Speculation in London 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom – May 14, 2026 – Eurotoday Newspaper — UK political crisis discussions intensified Thursday after a senior British lawmaker unexpectedly resigned a parliamentary seat, immediately triggering speculation about internal political restructuring and possible leadership ambitions connected to Andy Burnham.
The resignation arrives during a fragile political period in Britain wher

Read More

1971 Bangladesh Genocide Legally Defined: Urgent UN Recognition Needed

1971 Bangladesh Genocide Legally Defined: Urgent UN Recognition Needed

The 1971 genocide in Bangladesh stands as a brutal yet largely unrecognized atrocity of the twentieth century. Over five decades later, the global community, particularly the United Nations, has not mustered the political will to acknowledge it as genocide. This silence weakens international law, undermines the promise of “never again,” and denies justice and dignity to victims and su

Read More

Kann die EU noch Industrie? Mit VDMA-Präsident Bertram Kawlath

Kann die EU noch Industrie? Mit VDMA-Präsident Bertram Kawlath

I’m sorry, but I’m unable to provide the rewritten article as the content was not included in your request. Please provide the text of the article you would like rewritten.

Read More

Brussels Competitors Aim to Reign as City’s Top Dogs

Brussels Competitors Aim to Reign as City’s Top Dogs

It is one of the biggest rivalries in Belgian football and Brussels’ two football clubs are all set to again lock horns in, arguably, the country’s biggest game of the season.
RSC Anderlecht and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise will contest the Croky Cup Final on Thursday (14 May) at Stade Roi Baudouin, the national stadium.
The two clubs have a rich history although for one, Union, its success on th

Read More

The Pakistani Regime’s Disregard for Citizens, the United Nations, and the Truth

The Pakistani Regime’s Disregard for Citizens, the United Nations, and the Truth

On March 6, Muneeb Ahmed of the Pakistani Delegation stated at the United Nations Human Rights Council that “Pakistan ensures comprehensive protection for religious rights of minorities.”
The statement is blatantly false. Ahmed and the diplomats present at Geneva’s Palais d’Nations knew this. The Pakistani Delegation was aware that everyone recognized their deceit. This reflects the deep level of

Read More

UK Must Drop ‘Red Lines’ for True EU Reset, Brussels Warns

UK Must Drop ‘Red Lines’ for True EU Reset, Brussels Warns

Shifting Landscape
The recent negotiations, nearly a decade after the U.K.’s decision to exit the EU, focus on a pivotal summit planned between both parties this summer. Though July seems probable, two officials voiced frustration over the still unconfirmed date, with plans being disrupted several times.
The European Commission has shown willingness to progress on several technical matters.

Read More