It's using the Da Vinci surgical machine. I had a liver surgery years ago and they used it on me. Reduces scarring on your abdominal wall by allowing the surgeon to create smaller holes, use robotic arms and cameras to see inside, etc.
Meme aside. If this is the story I think it is. The surgery took place in let's say Los Angelos. The surgeon, however, had remote in from Britian. (not 100% on exact locations) Making it possible to remote medical care from around the globe.