A low cost digital operating room

Abstract

This paper presents a low cost solution for Digital Operating Rooms called MIR (Multimedia Integrated Room). MIR is capable of real time transmission and recording of endoscopic procedures using multiple HD cameras, integration with the hospital systems and also can be easily controlled by a wireless mobile device. The developed system main application areas are: a) medical students and specialist preceptor to follow the surgical procedure remotely; b) the surgical team to better visualize the surgery.