Name: A universal translator for surgeons
Uploaded: 2013-01-24T16:03:36Z
Duration: 11 min 24 s
Description: Laparoscopic surgery uses minimally invasive incisions -- which means less pain and shorter recovery times for patients. But Steven Schwaitzberg has run into two problems teaching these techniques to surgeons around the world: language and distance. He shares how a new technology, which combines videoconferencing and a real-time universal translator, could help.

Laparoscopic surgery uses minimally invasive incisions -- which means less pain and shorter recovery times for patients. But Steven Schwaitzberg has run into two problems teaching these techniques to surgeons around the world: language and distance. He shares how a new technology, which combines videoconferencing and a real-time universal translator, could help.

Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons

A universal translator for surgeons

Steven Schwaitzberg highlights the challenging nature of teaching and performing minimally invasive surgery around the globe.

Advancing surgery education worldwide, leveraging videoconferencing and real-time translation to overcome language barriers.

A vision for a universal translator in surgery: bridging communication gaps to enhance global medical education and patient care.