Reducing Costs While Expanding Access to Surgical Expertise

Reducing Costs While Expanding Access to Surgical Expertise

Hospitals today face a growing challenge: how to expand access to surgical expertise while keeping operational costs under control.

In-person training, mentoring, and surgical support often require significant resources — from expert travel to time away from other responsibilities. As surgical departments grow and healthcare systems span more locations, the traditional models aren’t always scalable.
That’s where remote surgical collaboration offers a smarter, more cost-effective solution.

The Pressure to Do More with Less

Whether it’s for training, proctoring, or procedural guidance, getting the right expert in the right place at the right time isn’t always feasible.

Hospitals and health systems are asking:

• How can we offer high-quality support across multiple sites?
• Can we reduce the cost and environmental impact of surgical travel?
• How do we scale training without compromising standards?
These questions are more urgent than ever — and the solution doesn’t have to involve more travel, delays, or overhead.

A More Scalable Model for Surgical Support

Rods&Cones provides a secure, flexible solution that connects surgical teams in the OR with experts and support professionals anywhere in the world.

Through a combination of wearable devices, external video inputs, and a real-time communication platform, remote experts can:

See what’s happening in the OR, from multiple angles
Guide and support procedures with two-way audio and video
Annotate and highlight points of interest during the operation
Support multiple sites in a single day, without traveling between them

Cost-Efficient, Environmentally Smarter

Hospitals using Rods&Cones have already seen benefits such as:

Fewer travel-related costs for proctoring and education
Shorter delays in scheduling due to flexible remote access
A reduction in carbon emissions tied to medical travel
Better use of expert time across locations
The result? Greater reach, lower overhead, and a more sustainable way to deliver surgical expertise where it's needed most.

Why More Healthcare Leaders Are Making the Shift

Remote surgical collaboration helps decision-makers:

• Improve access to knowledge and support
• Scale training programs with fewer resources
• Increase procedural readiness across multiple sites
• Reduce logistical and financial barriers to care
It’s not just about technology — it’s about building a smarter, more connected surgical environment.

Want to Learn More?
Discover how Rods&Cones can help your organization reduce costs, improve training, and expand access to expert support — without increasing travel or infrastructure.

November 21, 2025

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