Telesurgery, part of telemedicine, uses wireless networking and robotics to allow surgeons to perform operations on patients in remote locations. This technology can not only alleviate surgeon shortage problem, but also reduce the adverse effects caused by geographical barriers, allowing timely and effective surgery and reducing the cost of surgical treatment and the risk during transport. The development of telesurgery requires the dual support of 5G network technology and surgical robotic technology. This article analyzes the applications and limitations of 5G network technology and computer-assisted technology in telesurgery, summarizes the current status and innovative development in telesurgery, and provides further insights for its development.