Clinical application of a 5G-based telerobotic ultrasound system for thyroid examination on a rural island: a prospective study.

Journal: Endocrine
Published Date:

Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility of a 5G-based telerobotic ultrasound (US) system for thyroid examination on a rural island.

Authors

  • Ya-Qin Zhang
    Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
  • Hao-Hao Yin
    Department of Ultrasound, Zhongshan Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Tian He
    Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
  • Le-Hang Guo
    Department of Medical Ultrasound, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
  • Chong-Ke Zhao
    Department of Medical Ultrasound, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Tongji University Cancer Center, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
  • Hui-Xiong Xu
    Department of Ultrasound, Zhongshan Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.