Surgeons Use PS5 Controller for Long-Distance Endoscopy Across 5,780 Miles

In a surprising move, surgeons in Switzerland performed an endoscopy on a pig located in Hong Kong, over 5,780 miles away. What makes this achievement even more surprising is that they used a PS5 controller to guide the procedure. This isn’t just about using gaming gear—it shows real progress for remote surgeries, especially in areas where medical expertise is hard to find.

According to a report by Fox News, surgeons achieved the procedure by combining robotic systems with magnetic endoscopes. A Swiss surgeon operated from Zurich using a PlayStation 3 Move controller, with other tests showing a DualSense controller in use. This setup allowed precise control of the endoscope via real-time data transfer, enabling complex movements within the patient’s body, such as U-turns, to perform tasks like biopsies.

The significance of this development cannot be understated. This shows how remote surgeries could bring medical expertise to areas that lack it. The system also aims to reduce the delay during operations to less than 300 milliseconds, which is key for ensuring surgeons can respond in real time during procedures.

Although there are still hurdles to overcome, like ensuring a fast and reliable internet connection and smooth communication between the surgeon and the local team, this achievement offers a glimpse into a future where remote surgeries could become a regular part of medical practice. As technology progresses, surgeons could even use it in space to provide medical care to astronauts.

Interestingly, it’s a bit like PlayStation Remote Play, where players control their console from a distance—except this time, it’s not just a game, but real lives on the line.

Would you trust a surgical procedure performed using a gaming controller from thousands of miles away? Let us know in the comments.

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