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Surgeon in Shanghai removes lung tumor remotely in Kashgar
Original: A surgeon in Shanghai, China, successfully removed a lung tumor from a patient located 5,000 km away in Kashgar using a
A surgeon in Shanghai, China, has removed a lung tumor from a patient roughly 5,000 km away in Kashgar using a remotely operated surgical robot. The procedure demonstrated how long-distance telesurgery can bring specialist care to patients in remote western regions without the surgeon traveling. Commenters highlighted it as a milestone for robotic medicine and for narrowing healthcare gaps between China's major cities and outlying areas.
Why now: A successful 5,000 km remote robot-assisted tumor removal is a striking demonstration of telesurgery advancing access to specialist care.
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- A surgeon in Shanghai, China, successfully removed a lung tumor from a patient located 5,000 km away in Kashgar using a remotely operated surgical robot. · sciencegirl · 4.4K
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