Providing support to surgeons during procedures is more critical than ever, whether it’s for product guidance, technical assistance, or OR team training. Yet today, increasing travel restrictions, limited hospital access, and the growing need to scale expertise across locations are making that support harder to deliver. The challenge is clear:
The challenge
Traditionally, surgical support meant being present. Clinical specialists, proctors, and trainers would travel to hospitals to observe surgeries, provide technical guidance, or train staff. But this model is no longer sustainable at scale:
• OR schedules are difficult to plan around
• Travel is time-consuming and costly
• Supporting multiple sites in person is difficult
Yet surgeons still expect real-time input, especially when using unfamiliar tools or performing complex procedures.
A Smarter, More Scalable Approach
That’s where a remote surgical support solution like Rods&Cones comes in. It allows experts, whether clinical specialists, trainers, or industry representatives, to be virtually present, even when they’re physically elsewhere.
With the right setup, users can:
• View the procedure as it happens
• Communicate with the OR team in real time
• Offer guidance, answer questions, or provide training
• Support multiple hospitals in a single day
This approach makes it easier to provide consistent, high-quality support, while saving time and resources.
What Rods&Cones Offers
Rods&Cones is a remote surgical support solution that connects off-site experts with surgical teams through a secure, real-time audiovisual link.
It includes:
• Live video from the OR, including the surgeon’s point of view
• Two-way audio communication
• On-screen annotation tools
• Easy, hospital-compliant setup that doesn’t disrupt workflows
Whether you’re mentoring a surgeon, proctoring a case, or offering real-time support during a procedure,
Rods&Cones makes it possible to stay involved, without needing to be in the room.
Real-World Results
One organisation using Rods&Cones deployed the solution across eight Centers of Excellence. By shifting 50% of their support to a remote model, they achieved:
• 50% more mentees trained
• 60% reduction in travel
• Over €500,000 saved in one year
• 26 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided
Why It Matters
Remote surgical support helps healthcare professionals:
• Extend their presence across more locations
• Stay engaged during procedures without logistical barriers
• Provide training and mentorship without delay
• Improve efficiency without compromising patient care
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Rods&Cones is trusted by healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. If you’re looking for a reliable, scalable way to support the OR from anywhere, we’re here to help.
