ReviewJournal of robotic surgery2024
Technical and ethical considerations in telesurgery.
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54 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 91 citations in OpenAlex.
- Telesurgery in prostate cancer: a systematic review of clinical applications and future directions.Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases · 2026Pooled it
- Tele-robot-assisted prostatectomy: the first systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Remote robotic surgery: a systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Pooled it
- Novel multiport robotic systems versus da vinci multiport robotic system in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical and oncological outcomes.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Expert Consensus-Based Technical Guidelines for Remote Robotic-Assisted Surgery and Procedures.World journal of surgery · 2025Guideline
- Feasibility and Initial Outcomes of Telesurgery in Urology: a Systematic Review of the Literature.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyPooled it
- Global research trends and hotspots of robot-assisted urological telesurgery: a bibliometric analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Tele-Robotic Surgery for Combat Casualty Care: Proof of Feasibility.Annals of surgery · 2026Article
- Global Adoption of Transcontinental Telesurgery: Are We There Yet?International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association · 2026Article
- Global research landscape, knowledge structure, and emerging frontiers of urological robotic telesurgery: a bibliometric and knowledge-mapping analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Computer-assisted and image-guided surgery for surgical lymph-nodal staging of gynecologic cancer in the era of digital and robotic surgery: a review of current evidence.EClinicalMedicine · 2026Review
- Telesurgery and remote surgery research: a bibliometric analysis of scientific growth, collaboration, and thematic evolution.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in robotic, teleoperated, and remote surgery: a bibliometric and knowledge mapping analysis (2015-2025).Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- The need for a dedicated surgical consent framework for robotic telesurgery: a global call to action.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Feasibility and preliminary safety of urologic telesurgery using Chinese surgical systems: a single-center exploratory case series.BMC urology · 2026Article
- "5G wireless + wired network"-based multi-console robotic telesurgery: adaptability to complex surgical procedures and diverse network infrastructures-a case report.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Article
- Telemedicine and 5G Technologies: A Systematic Global Review of Applications over the Past Decade.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Single-port robotic telesurgery in urology: From preclinical validation to the first clinical application.Asian journal of urology · 2026Article
- Impact of data compression and security devices on telesurgery systems.Surgery today · 2026Article
- A readiness framework for tele-robotic surgery deployment in rural hospitals.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
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10 authors at 9 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Telesurgery, a cutting-edge field at the intersection of medicine and technology, holds immense promise for enhancing surgical capabilities, extending medical care, and improving patient outcomes. In this scenario, this article explores the landscape of technical and ethical considerations that highlight the advancement and adoption of telesurgery. Network considerations are crucial for ensuring seamless and low-latency communication between remote surgeons and robotic systems, while technical challenges encompass system reliability, latency reduction, and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and 5G networks. Therefore, this article also explores the critical role of network infrastructure, highlighting the necessity for low-latency, high-bandwidth, secure and private connections to ensure patient safety and surgical precision. Moreover, ethical considerations in telesurgery include patient consent, data security, and the potential for remote surgical interventions to distance surgeons from their patients. Legal and regulatory frameworks require refinement to accommodate the unique aspects of telesurgery, including liability, licensure, and reimbursement. Our article presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of telesurgery technology and its potential while critically examining the challenges that must be navigated for its widespread adoption.
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