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This review aims to examine the impact of 5G technology on telemedicine applications over the past decade.

April 11, 2026BioengineeringOpen Access

Telemedicine and 5G Technologies: A Systematic Global Review of Applications over the Past Decade

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Systematic review reveals 5G’s impact on telemedicine applications, suggesting enhancements in healthcare access.

This review aims to examine the impact of 5G technology on telemedicine applications over the past decade.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
Retrieved articles from SCOPUS, PubMed, and Web of Science.
Included studies using a PICO-based search strategy and defined inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Analyzed data related to clinical parameters and network characteristics.
Focused on studies published between 2014 and 2024.
45 studies met the inclusion criteria, primarily published from 2020 to 2024.
Most reported applications were telediagnosis, robotic ultrasound, telesurgery, and teleconsultation.
5G enabled complex telesurgical procedures over distances exceeding 5000 km.
Hybrid solutions of 5G and fiber-optic networks were used in ultra-remote areas for stability.
Integration of robotic platforms and AI tools improved precision in remote healthcare.

Franco et al. (2026) studied this question.

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