ArticleDigital journal of ophthalmology : DJO2021
Three-dimensional telesurgery and remote proctoring over a 5G network.
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- Global research trends in robot-assisted vitreoretinal surgery: a visualized bibliometric analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Three-dimensional virtual reconstruction combined with the S.T.O.N.E. score improves outcomes of PCNL: a multicenter study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Telemedicine network latency management system in 5G telesurgery: a feasibility and effectiveness study.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Three-Dimensional Visualization System for Vitreoretinal Surgery: Results from a Monocentric Experience and Comparison with Conventional Surgery.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Heads-Up Three-Dimensional Viewing Systems in Vitreoretinal Surgery: An Updated Perspective.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Review
- Remote Imaging Capture with Widefield Swept-Source OCT Angiography During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeTo present 2 cases of vitreoretinal surgery performed on a three-dimensional (3D) heads-up display surgical platform with real-time transfer of 3D video over a fifth-generation (5G) cellular network.
methodsAn epiretinal membrane peel and tractional retinal detachment repair performed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in April 2019 were broadcast live to the Verizon 5G Lab in Cambridge, MA.
resultsBoth surgeries were successful. The heads-up digital surgery platform, combined with a 5G network, allowed telesurgical transfer of high-quality 3D vitreoretinal surgery with minimal degradation. Average end-to-end latency was 250 ms, and average round-trip latency was 16 ms. Fine surgical details were observed remotely by a proctoring surgeon and trainee, with real-time communication via mobile phone.
conclusionsThis pilot study represents the first successful demonstration of vitreoretinal surgery transmitted over a 5G network. Telesurgery has the potential to enhance surgical education, provide intraoperative consultation and guidance from expert proctors, and improve patient outcomes, especially in remote and low-resource areas.
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