Revolutionizing Surgical Education with Real-Time Streaming
In the heart of Nice, France, a team of orthopedic surgeons is pushing the boundaries of medical education by broadcasting live arthroscopic Latarjet procedures to a global audience. Using YoloBox Ultra portable live streaming solution, they’re sharing groundbreaking surgical techniques developed by renowned shoulder specialist Professor Pascal Boileau.
“We are a French institute of orthopedic surgery located in the south of France, and the surgeon I work with is a world-renowned expert in his field. He has developed numerous techniques, instruments, and new approaches to shoulder surgery, attracting surgeons from around the globe who come to train with him at our institute for varying lengths of time. Filming his procedures allows surgeons who cannot travel to benefit from his advice, tips, and tricks.”
What is the Latarjet procedure for shoulder instability?
The coracoid bone block procedure (Latarjet operation) is a surgical technique that involves transferring a piece of the coracoid to address erosion of the glenoid surface on the scapula. This graft is stabilized by the conjoint tendon, which is lowered to act as a “seatbelt” preventing dislocation of the humerus. Professor Pascal Boileau has adapted the Latarjet procedure for arthroscopy using button fixation, offering several advantages through video-assisted surgery.
The Challenge: High-Stakes Medical Broadcasting
Broadcasting live surgery presents unique technical demands:
- Precision matters: Every anatomical detail must be visible
- Multi-angle requirements: Need simultaneous arthroscopic and external views
- Zero tolerance for failure: No dropped frames or audio sync issues during critical moments
YoloBox Ultra Solution: Medical-Grade Live Streaming
“We are conducting diffusion tests for a future online video platform dedicated to shoulder surgery. Your product is fantastic! I have never experienced any bugs so far, and the recording quality is excellent.” ——Sylvain Teissier
The surgical team implemented a streamlined setup:
- Yolobox Ultra of course to mix and stream
- Video: GoPro Hero, Sony HXR-NX80 on a magic arm or tripod or PROAIM crane
- Audio: DJI Mic Mini or Shure BLX4 for the surgeon live commentary
- High speed hospital network for streaming on our web platform
- MacBook Pro for clinical case presentation (powerpoint)
Highlights:
- Arthroscopic feed capture: Direct connection to the surgical camera system
- GoPro integration: External view of the surgical field and instruments
- Reliable encoding: YoloBox’s professional-grade hardware handling the dual inputs flawlessly
The team regularly broadcasts live shoulder surgeries on the internet to help young surgeons train and improve their skills, such as in the placement of shoulder prostheses or addressing shoulder instability issues by performing arthroscopic procedures (minimally invasive surgery using arthroscopic cameras). Therefore, this use case demonstrates how YoloBox Ultra can be the go-to solution for:
- Live surgical demonstrations
- Medical training webinars
- Global surgical knowledge sharing
Conclusion
As the team prepares to launch their dedicated shoulder surgery video platform, YoloBox provides the technical foundation to share these advanced techniques with surgeons worldwide.
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Zoe is a member of the YoloLiv marketing team with a keen interest in the live streaming industry. Recently completing a Master’s in Media Management, she is dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of live streaming. She is actively learning to write insightful articles that share knowledge and trends in the industry.
