India Performs 18 Remote Robotic Surgeries in a Single Day Using 5G Telesurgery
India performs 18 remote robotic surgeries in a single day using 5G telesurgery, showcasing a breakthrough that could transform healthcare access. Introduction Suppose a specialized surgeon is working a hundred kilometers away performing a complicated procedure on a patient in another city. A specialist surgeon is operating miles away from the patient, doing a complicated procedure on a patient who is in another city. This used to be science fiction only a few years ago. Today, it's becoming a reality. The use of 5G telesurgery for performing 18 remote robotic surgeries in a day is a significant milestone in modern healthcare that was achieved in February 2026 in India. The achievement was a testament to both high-speed 5G networks and robotic surgical technology teams being able to collaborate to deliver expert medical care to patients, no matter their location. This discovery could change the landscape of specialized care in a nation with millions of residents in areas that are f...