AINU Surgeon Performs Robotic Telesurgery from China on Patient in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 26 (TNT):In a landmark achievement for Indian healthcare and surgical innovation, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) on Tuesday announced the successful completion of a robotic telesurgery performed from Wuhan on a patient located in Hyderabad, demonstrating the growing potential of cross-border robotic surgery and telemedicine.
The procedure was carried out by Dr Syed Md Ghouse, who remotely performed a robotic-assisted ureteric reimplantation across a distance of nearly 3,900 kilometres between Wuhan and Hyderabad, the Institute said in a release here.
According to the hospital, the surgery marked a first-of-its-kind tele-robotic urological procedure conducted through a collaboration between Tongji Hospital in China and AINU.
The patient, a 57-year-old woman from Hyderabad, was suffering from recurrent ureteric obstruction caused by a lower ureteric stricture.
Although she initially received temporary relief through stenting, her symptoms later recurred and subsequent evaluation confirmed persistent blockage.
Doctors performed an anti-reflux ureteric reimplantation procedure to restore normal urine flow.
The surgery was executed using advanced robotic technology with latency of less than 100 milliseconds, enabling real-time precision and seamless remote control.
Hospital officials said the operation highlighted the ability of robotic and 5G-enabled technologies to bridge geographical barriers and improve access to highly specialised surgical care.
Speaking about the development, Dr Mallikarjuna C said robotic surgery had transformed complex procedures by improving surgical precision and shortening the learning curve for doctors.
“With advancements in 5G connectivity, tele-proctoring and remote collaboration are emerging as the future of advanced surgery. This model enables experienced surgeons to guide or perform procedures remotely while ensuring quality care reaches patients closer to home,” he said.
Dr Ghouse described the milestone as a major step in redefining the boundaries of surgical care.
“With robotic platforms and robust connectivity, we can now deliver highly specialised procedures across continents with the same precision as being physically present. This represents a significant advancement in equitable access to advanced healthcare,” he said.
The surgery was conducted using a state-of-the-art robotic surgical system with teams stationed both at AINU Hospital in Hyderabad and Tongji Hospital in Wuhan. Hospital authorities said the procedure was carried out with regulatory approval and informed patient consent.
AINU stated that the successful operation demonstrates how robotic surgery, artificial intelligence-supported systems and high-speed connectivity can help expand access to advanced medical expertise, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
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