TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN LAPAROSCOPIC INTERVENTIONS

Recent developments in robot technology and communication media have o pened the way for their use in various medical techniques. Automated c amera guidance as well as new telecommunication systems make it possib le to carry out extensive laparoscopic operations precisely and to pro vide teaching assistance from great distances (so-called telepreceptor ship). Long-term cost reduction, reduction of surgical complications a nd the improvement of quality standards are some of the benefits which could be realized by use of such systems.