Picture this: a surgeon in China removes a cancerous lung lobe from a patient in Romania—through a single 3cm incision—with zero physical contact. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the breakthrough just achieved by Dr. Diego González Rivas, a Spanish pioneer who’s redefining the limits of robotic surgery.

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How It Worked: 5G, Robots, and One Tiny Cut

• The Setup: From a console in Suzhou (China), Dr. González controlled the Shurui uniportal robot in Bucharest.
• The Tech: Ultra-fast 5G connection kept delays at just 0.125 seconds—faster than a blink (which takes 0.3s!).
• The Precision: A single 3cm incision (think: keyhole) replaced traditional open-chest surgery.

“It’s like playing a video game, except the stakes are a human life,” Dr. González later joked on Spanish TV.

Why This Changes Everything

1. No Borders for Care: Surgeons could soon operate across continents, sharing expertise globally.
2. Faster Recovery: Single-incision robotics mean less pain, smaller scars, and quicker healing.
3. 5G’s Medical Debut: This proves lag-free remote surgery is possible—critical for rural/space missions!

The Human Side

Even tech has its quirks. During a TV appearance, host David Broncano teased: “You can operate from 5,000km away but can’t use your phone?” The room erupted in laughter—a reminder that behind every miracle, there are people.

What’s next? Dr. González’s team eyes AI-assisted robotics to predict complications in real-time.