Surgeon operated on patient 240 miles away – with the help of 5G
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A Chinese surgical robot has received CE marking and is now approved for sale across the EU. The technology enabled a surgeon to operate on a patient from 240 miles away using 5G connectivity. This marks the first time this type of surgical robot has entered the market. The item points to a new commercialization step for remote surgery technology in Europe.
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