In a medical achievement, China has become the first in the country to perform a remote surgery with the surgeon stationed 5,000 km away from the patient. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and extensive research, doctors conducted a lung tumor removal operation with the surgeon operating a robotic machine from Shanghai while the patient was in Kashgar. The entire procedure was completed in just one hour, and a video of the surgery has gone viral, amassing over 560,000 views and nearly 1,000 likes.

The video was shared by stock market trader Naresh Nambisan, who highlighted the significance of the operation: ‘A surgeon in China successfully removed a lung tumor while being 5,000 km away. The doctor controlled the machine remotely from Shanghai, with the patient located in Kashgar. The operation took an hour,’ he wrote.

The viral video has sparked a wave of reactions online. An X user remarked, ‘Remote robotic minimal access surgery is the future trend. Medical science has made incredible strides, though there’s still much to learn.’ Another user described the surgery as a ‘medical miracle,’ while others praised the technological advancements with comments like, ‘Engineering is beautiful’ and ‘This is the best use of technology.’

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A surgeon in China successfully removed a lung tumor from a patient while being 5000 km away. The doctor operated the machine remotely from his office in Shanghai, while the patient was in Kashgar, located on the opposite side of the country. The entire operation was completed in… pic.twitter.com/8VQrpnvtS0

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Shanghai Chest Hospital, where the surgery took place, issued a statement emphasizing the significance of this milestone. According to the Shanghai municipality’s information office, the success of the surgery showcases the clinical capabilities of domestically-made surgical robots, promising improved access to care for patients in remote and rural areas. Dr. Luo Qingquan, the leading surgeon, performed the operation with the support of a team and advanced robotic technology.