What You Should Know:– The Mount Sinai Hospital has achieved a significant milestone in men’s health by performing New York City’s first procedures using the HYDROS™ Robotic System.– The technology offers a minimally invasive treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate.Impact of BPHBPH is a prevalent condition affecting millions of men, particularly those over 60. While non-cancerous, BPH can significantly impact quality of life, causing urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, weak stream, and nighttime urgency.Minimally Invasive Procedure Offers Hope for Men with BPHThe HYDROS™ system represents a major advancement in BPH treatment, building upon traditional methods like transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and laser treatments. It offers several key innovations:AI-Powered Treatment Planning: The system utilizes FirstAssist AI™, an image recognition software that identifies critical anatomical structures using ultrasound, enabling personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s prostate anatomy.The system utilizes FirstAssist AI™, an image recognition software that identifies critical anatomical structures using ultrasound, enabling personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s prostate anatomy. Advanced Visualization: HYDROS™ combines advanced ultrasound imaging with digital cystoscopy, providing surgeons with a detailed, multi-dimensional view of the prostate for enhanced precision and surgical planning.HYDROS™ combines advanced ultrasound imaging with digital cystoscopy, providing surgeons with a detailed, multi-dimensional view of the prostate for enhanced precision and surgical planning. Robotic-Assisted Waterjet Resection: The system employs a robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet to remove obstructive prostate tissue while preserving key anatomical structures, minimizing the risk of complications like incontinence or erectile dysfunction.The system employs a robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet to remove obstructive prostate tissue while preserving key anatomical structures, minimizing the risk of complications like incontinence or erectile dysfunction. Streamlined Workflow: HYDROS™ features an integrated tower for efficient setup, an adjustable touchscreen for improved ergonomics, and user-friendly software to guide surgeons through the procedure.Early Success and Expanding AccessMount Sinai urologists have successfully performed the health system’s first three HYDROS™ procedures, with all patients responding well and being discharged the following day

Robotics investments topped $7.4 billion for the month of October 2024, the result of 77 funding rounds. The investment total was led by Waymo’s $5.6 billion raise, which is the largest single round of the year through November. October’s total was the largest through the first 10 months of the year. The previous monthly high was the $3.7 billion raised in September 2024. The total investment for the period of January through October 2024 was more than $20 billion. Developers of autonomous driving technologies once again dominated the list of largest investments for the month