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First 5G Remote Robotic Surgery at High Altitude Achieved

9/11/2025

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Doctors in Nagqu City, China, successfully conducted the first 5G remote robotic urological surgery at over 4,500 meters above sea level.
The operation involved collaboration between Professor Liu Zhiyu's team in Liaoning Province and Dr. Wang Yanlong at Nagqu People’s Hospital.
They executed the surgery in real time despite a 4,000-kilometer distance.
High altitude presented challenges for robotic equipment and 5G transmission, but extensive tests ensured effective technology performance.
Dr. Wang noted this breakthrough could enhance healthcare access in remote areas worldwide.

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Story summary

Doctors in Nagqu City, China, successfully conducted the first 5G remote robotic urological surgery at over 4,500 meters above sea level.
The operation involved collaboration between Professor Liu Zhiyu's team in Liaoning Province and Dr. Wang Yanlong at Nagqu People’s Hospital.
They executed the surgery in real time despite a 4,000-kilometer distance.
High altitude presented challenges for robotic equipment and 5G transmission, but extensive tests ensured effective technology performance.
Dr. Wang noted this breakthrough could enhance healthcare access in remote areas worldwide.