Successfully performed the first remote magnetic endoscopy on a live animal

In a unique achievement, researchers from the Swiss Federal University of Technology (ETH Zurich) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have managed to perform a remote magnetic endoscopic procedure on a living pig. This success promises a huge transformation in the field of surgery and providing medical services in remote areas.

In this experiment, surgeons based in Zurich, Switzerland, using a remote control system, directed a magnetic endoscope into the body of a pig located in Hong Kong, according to Tekna Technology Media Health and Medical News Service. This operation was done at a distance of about 9300 km.

One of the key factors for the success of this test was the high-speed and secure internet connection. The stable and fast communication between the two points enabled precise remote control of the endoscope. Also, this system, which was developed at the ETH Zurich University, enables precise guidance of the endoscope inside the body by creating magnetic fields. This new technology has a high potential for transformation in the field of medicine. One of the advantages of this method is access to medical services in remote areas. Using this technology, patients in remote areas can access specialized surgical services. In addition, this method can be used to train young surgeons and improve their skills.

In this system, surgeons send the necessary commands to the endoscope using a control console. These commands are transmitted to a robot in the operating room through a special communication protocol and then executed by the robot. The magnetic endoscope also moves precisely inside the body using magnetic fields. This achievement shows that telesurgery can be used as a powerful tool to provide quality medical services to patients around the world. With the advancement of technology, we can expect to see further development of this technology and its application in different types of surgeries in the future. The successful completion of this experiment is a big step towards realizing the dream of remote surgery. This achievement can help to improve access to medical services, reduce costs and increase the quality of healthcare.

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