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A M Lacy^1,2, R Bravo¹, A M Otero-Piñeiro^1,2

¹Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

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Summary

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Fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks can enhance remote surgery and telementoring by overcoming current limitations. This study demonstrates the feasibility of 5G-assisted telementoring in live surgical procedures.

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Area of Science:

Medical Technology
Telecommunications Engineering
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Remote surgery and telementoring face limitations in current network infrastructure.
Fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology offers potential solutions for enhanced remote medical procedures.

Observation:

The study presents technical and clinical details of two procedures.
Telementoring was utilized with 5G wireless networks for live surgical broadcasts.

Findings:

Successful implementation of 5G-assisted telementoring was demonstrated.
The feasibility of using 5G for secure remote access and surgical guidance was validated.

Implications:

5G networks can significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of remote surgical interventions.
This technology has the potential to expand access to specialized surgical expertise globally.