6G internet of things networks for remote location surgery also a review on resource optimization strategies, challenges, and future directions

Abstract

Remote location surgery presents stringent requirements for wireless communication, particularly in terms of reliability, speed, and low latency. The emergence of sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks is expected to address these challenges effectively. With the rapid expansion of internet of things (IoT) applications in healthcare, maintaining real-time connectivity has become essential. Ensuring such performance in 6G-enabled IoT networks relies heavily on the implementation of advanced resource optimization techniques. Recent studies have focused on improving key performance metrics, including latency, reliability, energy efficiency, spectral efficiency, data rate, and bandwidth usage. Comprehensive reviews of these techniques reveal a growing emphasis on multi-objective optimization strategies to balance conflicting requirements. Research has also highlighted limitations in existing approaches, suggesting the need for further innovation, particularly for mission-critical applications like remote surgery. Within this context, 6G IoT systems have demonstrated the potential to maintain high data rates and stable throughput, both of which are essential for safe and responsive surgical operations conducted over long distances. These findings underscore the importance of continued development in resource management to fully enable remote healthcare delivery through advanced wireless technologies.