Mingxin Zhang

Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

Papers

Total Citations

247

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About

Mingxin Zhang is a pioneering figure in the field of telemedicine and robotic surgery, best known for spearheading the first-ever 5G ultra-remote robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery in China. His landmark 2020 paper, which has garnered 247 citations, demonstrated the feasibility of performing complex surgical procedures over vast distances with near-zero latency, fundamentally reshaping the boundaries of surgical care. Zhang’s research focuses on integrating high-speed 5G networks with robotic surgical systems to overcome geographic barriers, enabling expert surgeons to operate on patients in remote or underserved regions. Beyond this breakthrough, his work has advanced real-time haptic feedback and video transmission reliability in telesurgery, addressing critical safety and precision challenges. Recognized as a key contributor to China’s "Internet Plus Healthcare" initiative, Zhang’s achievements have not only spurred global interest in remote surgical applications but also laid the groundwork for future innovations in telemedicine. His research continues to inspire a new generation of surgeons and engineers, proving that distance is no longer a barrier to life-saving interventions.