A remote control apparatus to remotely control a patient-side system including medical equipment and an endoscope to capture an image of a surgery site according to an embodiment includes: an operation handle with which an operator controls the medical equipment； and an operation pedal section. The operation pedal section includes: plural pedals configured to be pressed down to execute functions concerning the medial equipment； and a base on which the plural pedals are arranged, the plural pedals being arranged at locations not overlapping each other in a planar view. The plural pedals include: first height pedals with upper ends thereof located at a first height position； and second height pedals with upper ends thereof located at a second height position, which is different from the first height position. The first height pedals are arranged alternate with the second height pedals.
