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[Telemedicine with digital video transport system]
Joon Soo Hahm1, Shuji Shimizu, Naoki Nakashima
1Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hamjs@hanyang.ac.kr
Summary
This study established a high-quality telemedical educational system using digital video transmission systems (DVTS) over high-speed internet, enabling reliable remote surgical image sharing domestically and internationally.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Surgical Education
Context:
- Advancements in internet protocol technology impact medical informatics and automatic controls.
- The need for high-quality image transfer in telemedicine is crucial for medical education and collaboration.
Purpose:
- To establish a telemedical educational system by developing high-quality image transfer using digital video transmission systems (DVTS) over high-speed internet.
- To demonstrate the feasibility of domestic and international telemedicine for remote surgical procedures.
Summary:
- Two operative cases were successfully transmitted using DVTS over a high-speed internet network, including the Korean-Japan cable network and Korea advanced research network.
- Sufficient bandwidth (60 Mbps) supported two-line transmission with no frame loss, 30 frames per second, clear audio, and minimal delay (<0.3 sec).
Impact:
- Successfully demonstrated the feasibility of domestic and international telemedicine.
- Established a reliable, economical, and promising international medical network for worldwide telemedical communication.
- Facilitated remote discussion of surgical procedures between operation and seminar rooms.