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World's first 5G operation performed on an animal

Speed and latency of 5G is enabling telepresence and telesurgery applications

17-Jan-2019

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A surgeon in China has performed the world's first remote operation using 5G technology.

Controlled robotic arms in a remote location 30 miles away.

Benefited from 5G's low latency (connection lag) of just 0.1 seconds.

Slower 4G connection would increase the risk of mistakes.

Surgeon removed the liver of a laboratory test animal.

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Michael Kranzfelder

Senior Physician of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Surgery

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Robotic Surgery