Publications (3)5.54 Total impact
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Article: Development of a broadband telemedical network based on internet protocol in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ABSTRACT: To promote the exchange of knowledge and standardization of medical procedures and medical systems in the Asia-Pacific region, we established a medical network with high-quality moving images over broadband Internet lines in February 2003. Real-time teleconferences and live demonstrations with medical-quality videos, broadcast via the Digital Video Transport System, have been used to teach surgical techniques and other medical procedures across national borders. The Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) committee in August 2005 formally approved our proposal to establish a medical working group within APAN. The network was expanded by the launch of the Trans-Eurasia Information Network 2 in 2006. By the end of 2006, we had conducted 82 events, in 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The multi-station event has increased every year. There have been no serious transmission problems or ethical conflicts so far. With these experiences and current achievements, we hope to extend this advanced network system to the entire Asia-Pacific. This system is a promising and very useful tool for the standardization of medical system and procedures across national borders. Drawing upon these experiences and current achievements, we hope to extend this advanced network system to the entire Asia-Pacific region.Methods of Information in Medicine 02/2007; 46(6):709-15. · 1.53 Impact Factor -
Article: International transmission of uncompressed endoscopic surgery images via superfast broadband Internet connections.
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ABSTRACT: Although telecommunication is increasing in popularity, poor-quality images sent through a narrowband network limit its use in the medical field. Kyushu University Hospital in Japan and four hospitals in Korea were linked via superfast broadband Internet connection. The digital video transfer system, which can transmit digital videos without loss of image quality, was used, and the bandwidth was 30 Mbps per line. Of the 16 teleconferences conducted, 6 demonstrated real-time endoscopic surgery. In addition to the surgical images, preoperative diagnostic images, images of the operating room, and images of the staff in the conference room were transmitted to facilitate discussion. The network remained stable, and the sound delay was restricted to less than 0.3 s. In the other 10 teleconferences, recorded video images were used for discussion. The authors have established a high-quality, practical teleconference system that is economical and easy to use in clinical practice. This system shows promise for remote education beyond geographic borders.Surgical Endoscopy 02/2006; 20(1):167-70. · 4.01 Impact Factor -
Article: Development of a Broadband Telemedical Network Based on Internet Protocol in the Asia-Pacific Region
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ABSTRACT: Objectives: To promote the exchange of knowledge and standardization of medical procedures and medical systems in the Asia-Pacific region, we established a medical network with high-quality moving images over broadband Internet lines in February 2003. Methods: Real-time teleconferences and live demonstrations with medical-quality videos, broadcast via the Digital Video Transport System, have been used to teach surgical techniques and other medical procedures across national borders. The Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) committee in August 2005 formally approved our proposal to establish a medical working group within APAN. The network was expanded by the launch of the Trans-Eurasia Information Network 2 in 2006. By the end of 2006, we had conducted 82 events, in 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The multi-station event has increased every year. Results: There have been no serious transmission problems or ethical conflicts so far. With these experiences and current achievements, we hope to extend this advanced network system to the entire Asia-Pacific. Condusion: This system is a promising and very useful tool for the standardization of medical system and procedures across national borders. Drawing upon these experiences and current achievements, we hope to extend this advanced network system to the entire Asia-Pacific region.
