Remote surgery breakthrough: london surgeon operates patient in gibraltar from 2,400 miles away

A London-based surgeon has achieved a groundbreaking feat, performing a prostate cancer operation on a patient in Gibraltar – a distance of 2,400 kilometers. The surgery, executed remotely using a robotic system, demonstrates a level of precision previously unimaginable.

60 Milliseconds: the unseen speed of remote surgery

Dr. Prokar Dasgupta at The London Clinic utilized the Toumai robotic surgical system to operate on Paul Buxton, 62, at the Hospital San Bernardo in Gibraltar. The system, featuring four robotic arms and a high-definition 3D camera, achieved a latency of just 60 milliseconds – virtually undetectable to the human brain.

This remarkable speed is essential for remote surgery, where even slight delays can have critical consequences. The latency, dictated by the distance and mitigated by high-speed fiber optics and 5G connectivity, allowed Dr. Dasgupta to manipulate the robotic instruments with the dexterity of his own hands. The 3D camera further enhanced the surgeon's perception, providing a sense of