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Telemedicine live event with international reach and educational value
Using state-of-the-art technology, the Darmstadt Clinic is actively involved in the advancement of surgical training: As part of a nationwide live surgery day, organized by RoboClub 2025 under the auspices of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery, a robot-assisted rectal resection performed by Prof. Dr. Werner Kneist was broadcast live. Over 100 participants watched the procedures from ten operating rooms in eight hospitals.
The focus was on the application of digital assistance systems and the use of telemedicine platforms for medical training. "This form of digital surgical training is a milestone," said Dr. Jörg Noetzel, Medical Director. The event met the highest standards for medical training and was centrally moderated from a studio in Hamburg.
Hospital Future Act (KHZG) and the EU initiative NextGenerationEU, Darmstadt Hospital was able to strategically expand its digital infrastructure. "Our investments are paying off – we are sharing surgical expertise in real time," emphasizes Gerhard Ertl, CIO of the hospital.
For Prof. Dr. Werner Kneist, Director of the Department of Surgery I, one thing is certain: The combination of telemedicine and robot-assisted surgery opens up new perspectives for specialist training. Initial studies on the workload during tele-operations show positive results and are scheduled to be presented this fall at the American College of Surgeons Congress in Chicago.
The surgery day enabled targeted repetitions of important surgical scenes through integrated on-screen technology – an innovative approach that promotes both learning and quality assurance.
Looking to the future, the Darmstadt Clinic sees itself as a pioneer: "Telemedicine is an integral part of our strategic direction. The combination of innovation and further education is crucial for the future of medicine," Noetzel concluded.
Further information about the Darmstadt Clinic: www.klinikum-darmstadt.de
(DARMSTADT – RED/Vro)
