Pavilion Health Today
Supporting healthcare professionals to deliver the best patient care

Indian doctor broadcasts surgery live using Google Glass

A team of Indian doctors have performed two surgeries while live streaming the procedures to their students using the revolutionary Google Glass device.

A team of Indian doctors have performed two surgeries while live streaming the procedures to their students using the revolutionary Google Glass device, in what has been described as the first medical procedure of its kind, according to the ibtimes.co.uk. Dr. J S Rajkumar, chief surgeon at Lifeline Hospitals in the southern Indian city of Chennai, and his colleagues performed a gastro-intestinal laparoscopy procedure on a 45-year-old man, and a simple hernia repair on a 42-year-old woman in surgeries that took place on 17 September, The Times of India reported. “It felt like I was glancing at my rear view

---------------------------

This content is restricted to members of Pavilion Health Today. If you are an existing user, please log in. New users may register for free below.

Existing Users Log In
   
New User Registration
captcha
*Required field

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read more ...

Privacy & Cookies Policy