Rods&Cones

Rods&Cones - A Catalyst for Change in Healthcare The origin of Rods&Cones stems from one very clear purpose - becoming a catalyst of change in healthcare to improve people's lives. From the beginning of time, healthcare professionals' resources have been limited by geographical borders - and the walls of the OR. With the Rods&Cones remote assistance services, medical experts can now connect to each other worldwide, providing assistance in real-time.

We’re excited to share that the Daily Mirror of Sri Lanka has published an article covering the launch of our Digital Telementoring Project. This initiative, supported by Rods&Cones and the Dutch Government, aims to empower healthcare in Sri Lanka through advanced technology and collaboration. Special thanks to everyone involved for making this vision a reality: Prof. Mohan de Silva, Snr Past President of the COS and former chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC), Professor Tan Arulampalam, Professor of Surgery, President of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Prof. Bawantha Gamage, Professor in Surgery, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Prof. Dr. Richard van Hillegersberg from UMC Utrecht, as well as Iwan Rutjens, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Bruno Dheedene Elise Lufting Yohan Silva Jaffna Teaching Hospital Netherlands Enterprise Agency Laurens Kuipers The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Kalubowila Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eyT4p4vK #Telepresence #Telementoring #Teleproctoring #Smartglasses #Healthcareinnovation #Digitaltransformation

Connecting Experts in Conduction System Pacing! We’re excited to share some highlights from the 4th Conduction System Pacing Symposium held at Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep Alkmaar. Over two days, expert CSP implanters from across Europe came together to discuss techniques, share insights, and witness live cases using Rods&Cones. Led by an outstanding faculty including Justin Luermans, Nard Rademakers, Vokko van Halm, wim huybrechts, Michael Vinther, and Giovanni Tahapary, the summit fostered in-depth discussions on the latest in CSP indications, implantation methods, tips, troubleshooting, and more. A huge thank you to Stefan Timmer for sharing these moments and to Medtronic for making this event possible, along with the entire cathlab team and device technicians for their support. At Rods&Cones, we believe in pushing the boundaries of medical collaboration, and we’re proud to drive the future of healthcare forward—together. Original post: https://lnkd.in/eNE_rxTW #ConductionSystemPacing #Cardiology #MedicalInnovation #CSP #LiveCases #HealthcareProfessionals #Medtronic #Telepresence #Telementoring #Teleproctoring #SmartGlasses #RodsAndCones

🌍 Trainees from Across the Globe Engaged at the Farapulse PFA Coaching Academy, KBC Split! 🌍 Trainees from various locations connected and actively participated in the Farapulse PFA Coaching Academy at KBC Split, powered by Rods&Cones’ remote collaboration service via #BSCI’s #Expertlink. This innovative approach enabled participants to gain hands-on experience and sharpen their electrophysiology skills, all from afar. A big thank you to @Dr. Ante Anic for leading with invaluable expertise, and to Anita Bacelic for helping bring this event to life! This event showcases how technology continues to transform training and collaboration in healthcare. 🚀 Looking forward to more events like this! Original post: https://lnkd.in/euqsxVde #FarapulseAcademy #PFA #BostonScientific #Electrophysiology #RodsAndCones #RemoteCollaboration #MedicalTraining #SurgicalInnovation #RemoteSurgery #SmartGlasses Anita Bacelic Boston Scientific

Pioneering Urological Surgery with Telepresence at Alexianer St. Hedwig Kliniken Berlin 🇩🇪 Alexianer St. Hedwig Kliniken Berlin is the first urological clinic in Germany to implement smart glasses during laser surgery. Using Rods&Cones, via #BSCI’s #ExpertLink services, urologists can now mentor interns in real-time, providing guidance and expert input during complex or rare procedures. The live transmission enables external specialists to collaborate seamlessly, intervening remotely and enhancing surgical outcomes. We’re proud to be part of this project, boosting efficiency, fostering collaboration, and reshaping the future of surgical care at Alexianer St. Hedwig Kliniken Berlin! A huge thank you to Tobias Bothmann and Alexianer St. Hedwig Kliniken Berlin Berlin for leading the way in urological surgery and innovation and to Boston Scientific Urology for making this possible. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of medical technology! 💪 Original post: https://lnkd.in/eFzJ6hY8 #SmartGlasses #RemoteSurgery #Urology #SurgicalInnovation #Telemedicine #AlexianerStHedwigKlinikenBerlin #MedicalTechnology #Telepresence #Collaboration #Telementoring #Teleprcotoring

See More. Do More. Teach More. Launching a New Era of Surgical Collaboration in Sri Lanka 🌍   We are proud to kick off the Digital Telementoring Demonstration Project in Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in advancing surgical training through remote collaboration. Supported by Rods&Cones and co-sponsored by the Dutch Government, this initiative aims to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing real-time surgical training and mentorship using smart surgery glasses and our remote assistance platform.   At the event, held at the The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, we had the honor of welcoming key stakeholders, including Prof. Mohan de Silva, Professor Tan Arulampalam and Prof. Bawantha Gamage, as well as Iwan Rutjens, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. We also saw a successful livestream surgery conducted by Prof. Dr. Richard van Hillegersberg from Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, demonstrating the power of technology to bridge distances in surgical education.   With our Hub-and-Spoke model, this project will connect hospitals across Sri Lanka, providing surgeons in both urban and remote settings with real-time guidance and access to specialized expertise, ensuring better patient outcomes.   After the kick-off, the team immediately put words into action, with the first remote connection at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Kalubowila and Prof. Bawantha supporting remotely—demonstrating the impact of this initiative from day one.   Thank you to our incredible partners and collaborators for making this posible.   Together, we are transforming healthcare, expanding access to care, and pushing the boundaries of surgical education in Sri Lanka and beyond. 🙌   #HealthcareInnovation #SurgicalTraining #Telementoring #RemoteCollaboration #DigitalHealth #SriLanka #RodsAndCones #GlobalHealth #Telemedicine #SurgicalProctoring Bruno Dheedene Elise Lufting Yohan Silva Jaffna Teaching Hospital Netherlands Enterprise Agency Laurens Kuipers

🌍 A New Chapter in Global Surgical Collaboration 🌍 On October 7th, I had the honor of presenting at the Demonstration Project Kick-Off event at the The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka. This project marks an exciting step forward in digital telementoring for surgical training, connecting hospitals in Sri Lanka with expert surgeons across the globe. Through our Hub-and-Spoke model, we are empowering surgeons, both in urban and remote settings, with real-time guidance using Rods&Cones’ remote assistance platform. This technology will significantly enhance patient outcomes, widen access to expert consultations, and improve training opportunities in the region. A huge thank you to our partners, the Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Kalubowila, Jaffna Teaching Hospital, and the Dutch Government represented by Iwan Rutjens, for their support in making this initiative a reality. It was a pleasure sharing the stage Professor Tan Arulampalam, Prof. Bawantha Gamage and Richard van Hillegersberg live from Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht. Together, we are bridging gaps in healthcare and ensuring that “See More, Do More, Teach More” is a mission we live by every day. Let’s continue transforming healthcare through innovation and collaboration! #HealthcareInnovation #SurgicalTraining #RemoteCollaboration #Telementoring #DigitalHealth #SriLanka #RodsAndCones #GlobalHealth Elise Lufting Yohan Silva

Celebrating Surgical Collaboration at ROCKS 2024! We’re thrilled to highlight the recent Robotic Orthopaedic Concepts & Knowledge Symposium (ROCKS) September 26-28, 2024! that brought together experts in orthopedic robotic surgery. A huge congratulations to co-chairs Matthew Deren, Nicolas S. Piuzzi, and A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon) for orchestrating this impactful event! It was incredible to see how technology, including remote collaboration tools, played a key role in the discussions, hands-on bioskills sessions, and case presentations. A big thank you to Dr. Alexander Sah for sharing these moments and to THINK Surgical, Zimmer Biomet, and all the other contributors for pushing the boundaries of surgical innovation. Original post: https://lnkd.in/eRaQVKyZ   #OrthopedicSurgery #RoboticSurgery #SurgicalInnovation #RemoteCollaboration #ROCKS2024 #Telepresence #Telementoring #Teleproctoring #SmartGlasses

📢 Join Us in Colombo on October 7th!   We are excited to kick off our Demonstration Project on Digital Telementoring for Surgical Training in Sri Lanka! Supported by Rods&Cones and the Dutch Government, in collaboration with the Jaffna Teaching Hospital and the Department of Surgery at Sri Jayawardenapura University.   🗓 Date: October 7th, 2024 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Venue: College of Surgeons, Colombo   The event features live surgery and insights from renowned experts, Professor Tan Arulampalam and Prof. Richard van Hillegersberg. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how remote collaboration is transforming healthcare!   🔗 Register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/d3ZA2gwG   We look forward to seeing you there! #SriLanka #Telepresence #Telementoring #Surgicaleducation Bruno Dheedene Elise Lufting Yohan Silva

Bringing Advanced Surgical Training to New Heights 🌍 At ONDOKUZ MAYIS ÜNİVERSİTESİ in Samun, Turkey, Prof. Dr. Korhan Soylu recently leveraged Rods&Cones via BSCI #Expertlink to perform three live cases, transforming the way surgical education is conducted. This innovative approach allows for an unparalleled, real-time view of complex procedures, breaking down educational barriers and enhancing learning opportunities. A special thank you to Prof. Dr. Korhan Soylu and his team for making this opportunity possible, and to our partner Boston ScientificTurkey, especially Nuhat Ramanlı Ramanli and Soykan Çiftsüren, for their dedication and support in setting up the system. Together, we are redefining surgical training and empowering healthcare professionals to do more! 💪 Original post: https://lnkd.in/etEB2hpz #SurgicalTraining #SmartGlasses #RemoteCollaboration #MedicalInnovation #Telepresence #Telementroing #Teleproctoring