5G‑enabled XR live broadcasting of transoral robotic surgery (TORS): a feasibility study of an indoor small‑cell architecture

Key Points

• Assess the feasibility of 5G-enabled XR live broadcasting of transoral robotic surgery.
• Implemented a 5G small-cell configuration with fixed wireless access.
• Utilized commercially available components for broadcasting.
• Developed a reproducible workflow for surgical broadcasting.
• Successfully achieved low-delay broadcasting of robotic surgery.
• Demonstrated scalability for surgical education applications.
• Provided a platform for future connectivity studies in clinical settings.