SynthesisProstate cancer and prostatic diseases2026
Telesurgery in prostate cancer: a systematic review of clinical applications and future directions.
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- Urological telesurgery after the first randomised trial: a scoping review and public implementation visibility audit.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionTelesurgery represents an emerging frontier in the surgical management of prostate cancer, offering innovative solutions to expand access to specialized care across geographic and institutional barriers. This systematic review aims to evaluate the feasibility, clinical outcomes, and technical considerations of telesurgical applications in the treatment of prostate cancer.
methodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science in June 2025 to identify all consecutive clinical studies published from 2001 through June 2025 that involved telesurgical approaches for the management of clinically significant, localized prostate cancer. Eligible studies were screened and reviewed according to PRISMA guidelines, and a narrative synthesis was performed.
resultsA total of six studies met the inclusion criteria, demonstrating successful telesurgical procedures involving 7 patients, with six procedures pertaining to Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) and one case of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) focal therapy. All procedures were completed successfully over distances ranging between 1 and 11,412 km. The most commonly utilized network infrastructure included 5 G wireless and wired fiber-optic broadband systems. With a round-trip latency ranging between 6 ms and 464 ms, no technical failures and no clinically meaningful delays perceived by the surgeons were reported.
conclusionsHerein, we demonstrated the feasibility and safety of radical and focal robotic telesurgical procedures for the management of prostate cancer. Despite its successes and benefits in democratizing patient care and surgical education, challenges surrounding its cost, regulatory frameworks, and standardization of care may continue to pose limitations, underscoring the need for further research and policy innovation.
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