Commercial videoconferencing for use in telementoring laparoscopic surgery

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2014:196:147-9.

Abstract

Telementoring is a useful tool for laparoscopic surgical education. However, current systems have high barriers to entry that prevent widespread adoption. Using commercial videoconferencing applications for telementoring would lower cost and technical barriers. This study examines nine of these options.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Medical, Continuing
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / education*
  • Mentors*
  • Telemedicine*
  • Videoconferencing*