New York City Medical Center Becomes Only the Third Program Worldwide to Perform Lung Transplants Using Robotic Technology Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully completed the first fully robotic lung transplant in the United States, marking a significant advancement in surgical innovation and patient care. Utilizing the da Vinci Xi robotic system, the team, led by Dr. Stephanie H. Chang, performed the minimally invasive procedure with the goal of reducing pain, improving recovery time, and enhancing the overall hospital experience for patients.