Knowledge Path: Telesurgery

Introduction

This knowledge path about telesurgery has been compiled by the AT&T Center for Telehealth Research and Policy at UTMB. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources. The path also identifies tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further research. It is aimed at health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and the public.

Online Resources

• Telesurgery Info
• Telesurgery Projects

Print Resources

• Doarn CR. Telemedicine in tomorrow’s operating room: a natural fit. Seminars in Laparoscopic Surgery 2003;10(3):121-126.
• Endean ED. Telemedicine in vascular surgery: does it work? American Surgeon 2001;67(4):334-341.
• Merrell RC. Telemedicine for the operating room of the future. Seminars in Laparoscopic Surgery 2003;10(2):91-94.
• Rodas E. Low-bandwidth telemedicine for pre- and postoperative evaluation in mobile surgical services. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2005;11:191-193.
• Satava RM. Robotics in colorectal surgery-Telemonitoring and telerobotics. Surgical Clinics of North America 2006;86:927-936.