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Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia
Published on: May 26, 2023
5G-assisted telementored surgery.
A M Lacy1,2, R Bravo1, A M Otero-Piñeiro1,2
1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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.
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.
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