In a groundbreaking medical milestone, a Chinese surgeon successfully performed a remote telesurgery on a prostate cancer patient located over 8,000 kilometers away—from Rome to Beijing.
Using cutting-edge robotic systems and 5G technology, Professor Zhang Xu guided robotic arms in real time to remove a lesion with pinpoint precision, marking a world-first in long-distance surgical innovation. The live demonstration took place at the Challenges in Laparoscopy, Robotics, and AI conference in Italy, where experts hailed the feat as a transformative leap for global healthcare.
The surgery was made possible by high-speed, low-latency 5G networks, which ensured seamless communication between the surgeon’s console in Rome and the robotic instruments in Beijing. Professor Zhang’s movements were transmitted instantaneously, allowing him to operate as if he were in the same room as the patient. Vito Pansadoro, chairman of the conference, declared the achievement a “historical moment” in medicine, emphasizing its potential to democratize access to specialized surgical care.
This breakthrough opens doors for patients in remote or underserved regions to receive life-saving treatments from top surgeons worldwide—without the need for travel. As AI and robotics continue to advance, experts predict a future where telesurgery becomes routine, reducing healthcare disparities and saving countless lives.
The success of this operation not only showcases the power of modern technology but also sets a new standard for the future of global medicine.
Source: CGTN
