Establishing a
Global Framework

Establishing
a Global
Framework

As remote programs, also known as telesurgery, becomes mainstream, clear guidelines are critical to safeguard patients and ensure quality care. Industry frameworks provide the foundation for the safe practice and effective system design—sparking global collaboration, building consensus, and shaping future standards.

Sovato partners with clinical and technical industry leaders to develop the best practices and industry-accepted guidelines for the development, implementation, and safe practice of remote surgery and procedure programs.

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

Expert Consensus-Based Technical Guidelines for Remote Robotic Assisted Surgery and Procedures (World Journey of Surgery, Published June 2025)

CO-AUTHORS:

Yulun Wang, Sovato
Martin Buehler, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Shane Farritor, Virtual Incision
Yuman Fong, City of Hope
Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt
Brian Miller, Intuitive
Bill Peine, Medtronic
Blair Whitney, Sovato
Mike Yramategui, Intuitive
Jordana Bernard, Sovato

Expert Consensus-Based Technical Guidelines for Remote Robotic Assisted Surgery and Procedures (World Journey of Surgery, Published June 2025)

CO-AUTHORS:

Yulun Wang, Sovato
Martin Buehler, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Shane Farritor, Virtual Incision
Yuman Fong, City of Hope
Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt
Brian Miller, Intuitive
Bill Peine, Medtronic
Blair Whitney, Sovato
Mike Yramategui, Intuitive
Jordana Bernard, Sovato

Expert Consensus-Based Technical Guidelines for Remote Robotic Assisted Surgery and Procedures (World Journey of Surgery, Published June 2025)

CO-AUTHORS:

Yulun Wang, Sovato
Martin Buehler, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Shane Farritor, Virtual Incision
Yuman Fong, City of Hope
Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt
Brian Miller, Intuitive
Bill Peine, Medtronic
Blair Whitney, Sovato
Mike Yramategui, Intuitive
Jordana Bernard, Sovato

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS

Clinical societies and other organizations around the world are advancing the work to enable the safe practice of remote surgery and procedures at scale. New publications are released annually that add to a growing amount of research, thought leadership, and technical advancement.

Clinical-focused Guidance:

Clinical practice guidelines for telesurgery 2022, Committee for the promotion of remote surgery implementation, Japan Surgical Society (Surgery Today, April 2024)

Defining digital surgery: a SAGES white paper (Surgical Endoscopy, Jan. 2024)

Best practices in telesurgery: framework and recommendations from the society of robotic surgery (SRS) for safe and effective implementation (Journal of Robotic Surgery, July 2025)

Clinical-focused Guidance:

Clinical practice guidelines for telesurgery 2022, Committee for the promotion of remote surgery implementation, Japan Surgical Society (Surgery Today, April 2024)

Defining digital surgery: a SAGES white paper (Surgical Endoscopy, Jan. 2024)

Best practices in telesurgery: framework and recommendations from the society of robotic surgery (SRS) for safe and effective implementation (Journal of Robotic Surgery, July 2025)

Clinical-focused Guidance:

Clinical practice guidelines for telesurgery 2022, Committee for the promotion of remote surgery implementation, Japan Surgical Society (Surgery Today, April 2024)

Defining digital surgery: a SAGES white paper (Surgical Endoscopy, Jan. 2024)

Best practices in telesurgery: framework and recommendations from the society of robotic surgery (SRS) for safe and effective implementation (Journal of Robotic Surgery, July 2025)