UC San Diego researchers published in Nature July 8, 2026: first teleoperated humanoid robot surgeries in preclinical trial. Human-robot team performed gallbladder removal; two humanoid robots performed dual-robot laparoscopic procedure on non-primate mammals. Robots nicknamed Surgie — 5 feet tall, 60 pounds vs 1,800-pound specialized systems. Teleoperated by surgeons; autonomous operation is future goal. Robots required recalibration during surgery; procedures took longer than specialized systems. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10796-x.