World's First Remote Robotic Subretinal Injection Performed in China
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GUANGZHOU, China – A multidisciplinary team led by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center at Sun Yat-sen University has successfully performed the world's first remote rob...
GUANGZHOU, China – A multidisciplinary team led by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center at Sun Yat-sen University has successfully performed the world's first remote robot-assisted subretinal injection surgery. The procedure was conducted on November 2nd in Urumqi, Xinjiang, marking a significant leap from laboratory concept to clinical practicality for remote high-precision ophthalmic surgery.
The surgery utilized a domestically developed 5G-enabled ophthalmic surgical robot as its core platform. This technology allowed a surgeon to remotely perform micrometer-level precise manipulations within the eye's retina. The entire procedure was completed in less than seven minutes following pre-operative assessment and planning by experts from both locations.
This milestone demonstrates the feasibility of remotely delivering sophisticated ophthalmic care and validates the safety and efficacy of the Chinese-developed surgical robot. The success paves the way for expanding high-quality medical resources to remote areas. Future developments will focus on integrating remote capabilities with intelligent surgical systems.
