A remote control apparatus according to one or more embodiments includes a manipulator that supports surgical equipment； a display configured to display an image captured by an endoscopy； a display supporting arm that includes a joint and a locking mechanism and supports the display, the locking mechanism is configured to lock the joint； an operation handle that allows an operator to operate the manipulator； and an unlocking mechanism configured, in response to an operation by the operator, to unlock the locked joint of the display supporting arm.
