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A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique
Published on: January 6, 2023
Innovative Integration of Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Telesurgery and Quantum Cryptography Communication in
Guangdi Chu1,2, Xuecheng Yang1,2, Xin Zhang3
1Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Background:
The emergence of telesurgery has received global interest, with secure network transmission identified as a crucial determinant of its success. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and viability of employing quantum cryptography communication in remote partial nephrectomy.
Methods:
The surgeon operated on the patient from a distance of over 260 km using remote control of a surgical robot. Key evaluation metrics for the telesurgery procedure included success rate, incidence of complications, network latency, and packet loss.
Results:
The average BMI of these patients was 29.4 kg/m2, the average warm ischaemia time was 26 min, and the packet loss rate was 0%. Postoperative patient recovery, as indicated by follow-up results, was favourable.
Conclusions:
We introduced a novel telesurgical paradigm for partial nephrectomy based on quantum cryptography communication. The application of pioneering technology provides patients with a safer choice for telemedical treatment and promotes the application of telesurgery.
