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Surgical telementoring: Feasibility, applicability, and how to
Author(s) -
Gerardo Rodrigo,
Lele Prachi,
Sundaram Krithika,
Ponsky Todd
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.26511
Subject(s) - medicine , learning curve , surgical procedures , medical physics , surgical simulation , medical education , surgery , general surgery , computer science , operating system
Abstract Surgical training does not end at the conclusion of residency training. Expansions in medical technology and surgical technique have created a steep learning curve for the young attending surgeon. The emergence of intraoperative telementoring has allowed experienced surgeons to guide learners through complex surgical cases remotely with the assistance of streaming video technology. Here, we describe the basics of telementoring, financial and legal considerations, and recommend hardware specifications for optimal use.