May 12, 2026, Manila — Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center proudly announces the acquisition and official launch of the Toumai Endoscopic Single-Port Robotic Surgical System — the first single-port robotic surgical platform introduced in the Philippines.
Following official approval from the Philippine Food and Drug Administration, this landmark innovation marks a transformative step forward in minimally invasive surgery and reinforces CGHMC’s commitment to world-class patient care, surgical precision, and medical innovation.
The Toumai Single-Port Robotic Surgical System is designed to enhance surgical precision while further minimizing invasiveness and improving recovery for patients undergoing urologic, gynecologic, and general surgical procedures. By utilizing a single-entry point, the system further reduces surgical trauma, further minimizes postoperative pain, shortens hospital stays, and promotes faster recovery.
“The launch of the Toumai Single-Port Robotic Surgical System represents a transformative step in our mission to deliver world-class healthcare,” said CGHMC President and CEO, Mr. Kelly Sia. “We are proud to be the first in the country to adopt this technology, ensuring that Filipino patients benefit from the latest cutting-edge surgical interventions.”
Special guests, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa and Chinese Ambassador H.E. Jing Quan, lauded the acquisition of the single-port robotic system, highlighting the growing medical collaboration between the Philippines and China and recognizing this milestone as a reflection of the country’s continuing advancement in healthcare innovation and surgical excellence.
This historic achievement further strengthens CGHMC’s role as a leader in medical innovation through continued investments in advanced technologies that support compassionate, patient-centered, and high-quality care. The introduction of the Toumai Single-Port Robotic Surgical System reflects the institution’s vision of combining cutting- edge science with clinical excellence to elevate the future of surgery in the Philippines.
ADVANCED PRECISION. MINIMAL INVASION. FASTER RECOVERY.
Exceptional Care Within Reach — Now Powered by Next-Generation Robotic Innovation.
For more information, call the CGHMC Robocare Surgical Center at (02) 8711-4141 locals 1108 or 1109
or email us at robocare@cghmc.com.ph
