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Current Affairs UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

The first successlul by-pass heart operation by a robot was conducted in May, 1998 at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Leipzing

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Leipzing”.
This pioneering operation took place at the Heart Center Leipzig in Germany, marking a significant advancement in robotic-assisted surgery.

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