PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941859
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941859
The global telesurgery market size was estimated at USD 2.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 8.87 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 15.20% from 2026 to 2033. The significant advancements in telecommunications and robotic surgery are driving the adoption of telesurgery.
Furthermore, the increasing collaboration between companies to establish a telesurgery center is fostering market growth. For instance, in December 2023, Iran and Indonesia agreed to open a robotic telesurgery center as a joint venture. The new center will be located at a hospital in Makassar, a port city in Indonesia. The collaboration involves Iran's Sina Robotics Company, the Vice Presidency for Science, and Tehran University of Medical Sciences, as well as Indonesia's Hasanuddin University, Indofarma Company, and the Ministry of Health.
The growing number of telesurgery clinical trials is expected to boost market growth. For instance, in October 2023, clinician-scientists from Singapore and Japan collaborated on an innovative telesurgery trial spanning over 5,000 km. In a sterile operating room in Nagoya, Japan, robotic arms are being used to perform a complex laparoscopic surgical procedure. Furthermore, AI plays a crucial role in advancing telesurgery by improving decision-making, predicting surgical outcomes, and optimizing procedural efficiency.
Moreover, machine learning algorithms can analyze large volumes of data to provide insights and recommendations, helping surgeons make better-informed decisions. AI-powered robotic systems also enable precise, consistent movements, reducing human error and improving patient outcomes. This technology assists the surgeon in planning and executing complex procedures with greater accuracy, thereby supplementing market growth.
The emergence of 5G technology is transforming the field of telesurgery by offering ultra-low latency and high-speed connectivity necessary for real-time surgical procedures. According to an article published in 2024 by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, trials worldwide for telesurgery have confirmed that, in an optimal internet environment, the achieved latency is approximately 5 times the theoretically minimum possible delay. In a fully managed system with managed fiber and 5G, this figure is reduced to 2 times, resulting in significantly better performance. Thus, the reliable, instant communication enabled by 5G networks ensures that surgeons can conduct complex operations remotely with precision, reducing the risk of delays or disconnections. This advancement enables high-definition video streaming and real-time data transmission, both crucial for the complex nature of surgical procedures.
Supported by these technological advancements, real-world deployments are adding credibility in the practical application of long-distance telesurgery. For instance, in December 2025, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital performed a radical prostatectomy and a partial nephrectomy using the Toumai robotic system, marking India's first cross-border remote robotic surgical procedures. The surgeries were performed by Dr. T. B. Yuvaraja, a globally recognized robotic surgeon with over 4,100 procedures, who operated remotely from Shanghai. Conducted soon after the Toumai system's installation in India earlier in 2025, these procedures demonstrated the platform's operational reliability and clinical feasibility of long-distance telesurgery in real-world settings.
Furthermore, a surge in surgeries in remote locations and smaller cities is driving market growth. In June 2024, a team of doctors from the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) in Rohini utilized the first indigenous surgical robot, Mantra, to conduct the inaugural telesurgery. The surgeon controlled the robotic instruments from a console in Gurgaon, and the 1-hour-and-45-minute surgical procedure was completed. Moreover, the benefits of telesurgery, such as improving surgical accuracy, alleviating the potential shortage of surgeons, and minimizing the risk of infection, are contributing to market growth.
Global Telesurgery Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at global, regional, and country level and provides an analysis on industry trends in each of the sub segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research, Inc. has segmented the global telesurgery market report based on the component, application, end use, and region: