ArticleProstate cancer and prostatic diseases2026
5G-remote radical prostatectomy under novel robotic systems: a prospective comparative cohort study with local surgeries.
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- Tele-robot-assisted prostatectomy: the first systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Early clinical experience with the Toumai robotic system in general surgery: a systematic review of short-term outcomes and telesurgical applications.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluating the Toumai MT‑1000 for urologic surgery: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis with remote and on-site experiences.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Development of a ChatGPT-based assistant in multidisciplinary team discussions in oncological urology: the UroMDT Advisor study.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
- Global research landscape, knowledge structure, and emerging frontiers of urological robotic telesurgery: a bibliometric and knowledge-mapping analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- A bibliometric analysis of the robotic revolution in prostate cancer surgery: evolution, hotspots, and future directions.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Urological telesurgery after the first randomised trial: a scoping review and public implementation visibility audit.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- The future of robotic surgery in the age of artificial intelligence.Nature reviews. Urology · 2026Review
- From 5G smart hospitals to 6G-enabled learning hospitals: a governance-oriented framework for healthcare technology, policy, and responsible deployment.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundThere is no report upon the remote surgery of radical prostatectomy and comparisons between local surgeries. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of the innovative remote tele-surgical robotic platforms in performing radical prostatectomy.
methodsThe study comprised 13 patients diagnosed with prostate cancer who underwent remote radical prostatectomy using a 5 G wireless network and the innovative remote robotic systems (Tele-RARP). Additionally, the research involved 31 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy with the local Toumai robotic system (TM-RARP) between October 2022 and April 2024, and 36 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy with the da Vinci Xi platform (Xi-RARP) during the same period under the supervision of the same surgical team. Data on demographics, perioperative factors, clinicopathologic information, and postoperative results were collected for a total of 80 patients.
resultsThe completion of 13 Tele-RARP procedures was successful without significant intraoperative or postoperative issues. No instances of intraoperative blood transfusion or surgical conversion were reported. The operation, console, and docking time for both the remote and local surgeries showed minimal differences. Neither local nor remote surgery nor da Vinci Xi surgery exhibited significant variations in terms of blood loss, intraoperative complications, or postoperative prognosis. Both TM-RARP and Tele-RARP presented very manageable task loads.
conclusionsPerforming tele-surgical robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy using the innovative Toumai and Edge robotic surgical systems via a 5 G wireless network is not only feasible but also safe. REGISTRATION NUMBER: ChiCTR2400085386, ChiCTR2300077721.
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