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Surgery without distance: will 5G-based robot-assisted telesurgery redefine modern surgery?
Xin Xie1, Yu Tian2, Jia Huang2
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Translational Lung Cancer Research
|June 19, 2025
Summary
5G technology enables remote surgery, overcoming distance barriers for global healthcare. Challenges like network reliability and cybersecurity must be addressed for widespread adoption.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology
- Telecommunications
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- The evolution of telesurgery is accelerating with advancements in 5G technology.
- 5G networks provide low latency and high data transfer speeds essential for real-time remote surgical operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advancements in telesurgery enabled by 5G technology.
- To discuss the potential of 5G in remote surgery and associated challenges.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and technological advancements in telesurgery and 5G.
- Analysis of achievements, challenges, and ethical considerations in 5G-enabled remote surgery.
Main Results:
- 5G facilitates precise remote surgery through seamless transmission of control signals, images, and audio.
- Telemedicine achievements demonstrate the feasibility and safety of 5G-powered remote procedures.
Conclusions:
- 5G technology is revolutionizing remote surgery, enhancing global healthcare access and resource allocation.
- Addressing network reliability, cybersecurity, ethical concerns, and standardization is crucial for global implementation.
