5G-remote radical prostatectomy under novel robotic systems: a prospective comparative cohort study with local surgeries
摘要
There is no report upon the remote surgery of radical prostatectomy and comparisons between local surgeries. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of the innovative remote tele-surgical robotic platforms in performing radical prostatectomy.
MethodsThe study comprised 13 patients diagnosed with prostate cancer who underwent remote radical prostatectomy using a 5 G wireless network and the innovative remote robotic systems (Tele-RARP). Additionally, the research involved 31 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy with the local Toumai robotic system (TM-RARP) between October 2022 and April 2024, and 36 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy with the da Vinci Xi platform (Xi-RARP) during the same period under the supervision of the same surgical team. Data on demographics, perioperative factors, clinicopathologic information, and postoperative results were collected for a total of 80 patients.
ResultsThe completion of 13 Tele-RARP procedures was successful without significant intraoperative or postoperative issues. No instances of intraoperative blood transfusion or surgical conversion were reported. The operation, console, and docking time for both the remote and local surgeries showed minimal differences. Neither local nor remote surgery nor da Vinci Xi surgery exhibited significant variations in terms of blood loss, intraoperative complications, or postoperative prognosis. Both TM-RARP and Tele-RARP presented very manageable task loads.
ConclusionsPerforming tele-surgical robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy using the innovative Toumai and Edge robotic surgical systems via a 5 G wireless network is not only feasible but also safe.
Registration numberChiCTR2400085386, ChiCTR2300077721