Surgeons in chengdu to operate on patients 2,000 km away using 5G robot

NCT ID NCT07551063

First seen Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether surgeons can safely remove liver parasites (hepatic echinococcosis) using a 5G-connected robot from hundreds of miles away. Ten patients in Lhasa, Tibet will have surgery performed by expert doctors in Chengdu using the Toumai™ robotic system. The goal is to see if the remote surgery is successful and safe, which could bring advanced care to remote high-altitude regions.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan / 四川, 614000, China

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