Is remote robotic subretinal injection feasible?

A remote surgeon completed the precision injection without intraoperative complications in a single-case proof-of-concept report.

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Remote robotic-assisted subretinal injection is technically feasible in patients with submacular hemorrhage.
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The procedure was performed without intraoperative complications or serious adverse events during 3 months of follow-up.
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The robotic system successfully delivered recombinant tissue plasminogen activator into the subretinal space.
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Anatomical resolution of hemorrhage was observed, but visual acuity did not improve at 3 months post-surgery.
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The study highlights the need for larger multicenter studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of remote robotic surgery.

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