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5G Remote Robotic Surgery for Hepatic Echinococcosis in High-Altitude Region
Sponsor: West China Hospital
Summary
Hepatic echinococcosis (HE) is a serious endemic parasitic disease in high-altitude regions like Xizang. Radical hepatectomy is the primary curative treatment, but expert resources are often concentrated in large medical centers. This prospective, single-arm study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing remote robotic hepatectomy using the Chinese Toumai™ robotic system over a 5G network. Ten patients in West China Hospital Tibet Hospital, Sichuan University (Lhasa, 3650m altitude) will undergo surgery performed by expert surgeons at West China Hospital (Chengdu). The primary focus is the surgical success rate and perioperative safety.
Official title: Evaluating the Feasibility of 5G-Based Telerobotic Hepatectomy for Hepatic Echinococcosis in High-Altitude Regions: A Prospective, Single-Arm Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-10-01
Last Updated
2026-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
5G-based Telerobotic Hepatectomy
Participants will undergo a radical hepatectomy for hepatic echinococcosis using the domestic Toumai™ robotic surgical system. The procedure is performed via a tele-robotic approach, where the lead surgeon operates from a remote console at the hub hospital (Chengdu) to control robotic arms positioned at the remote site (Lhasa). The intervention is integrated with a dedicated 5G network slicing solution designed to maintain ultra-low latency (\<50ms) and high-fidelity 4K 3D endoscopic video transmission, ensuring real-time synchronization between the surgeon's input and mechanical response. The procedure also incorporates the SurgSmart AI auxiliary system for real-time anatomical identification, and is supported by a local bedside surgical team at the remote site who provide intraoperative assistance and emergency backup, maintaining a standardized clinical workflow for complex tele-robotic liver resections.
Locations (1)
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan / 四川, China