Proctoring is a vital part of surgical education — but today’s clinical environments are more complex, fast-paced, and decentralized than ever.
Schedules change quickly. Travel is costly and time-consuming. And hospitals are under pressure to deliver high-quality training with limited resources.
So how can proctors continue to offer real-time surgical support, without being physically in the operating room?
With remote collaboration tools, they can.
Scaling Proctoring Without Compromise
Traditionally, surgical mentoring meant being physically present in the OR. But that model doesn’t scale — and it’s not always realistic.
Remote collaboration allows proctors to be virtually present during live procedures. With the right setup, they can:
- See what the surgeon sees, from the operator’s point of view
- Access additional video feeds from other medical sources
- Communicate clearly with the OR team in real time
- Share guidance, insights, or approvals when it matters most
This means support can happen from anywhere — across cities, countries, or continents.
Real Results From the Field
One surgical training center in Europe integrated Rods&Cones to strengthen its proctoring program. In just one year, they were able to:
- Train 62% more mentees
- Reduce expert travel by approximately 57%
- Save around €485,000 in travel and logistics costs
All while maintaining the same high standards of training, oversight, and patient safety.
What Makes It Work
Rods&Cones provides a complete remote collaboration solution, built to deliver secure, real-time support in the operating room.
Proctors can connect from anywhere and follow the procedure just like they would in person — using live video feeds, two-way communication, and intuitive interaction tools. It’s designed to scale surgical training without disrupting workflows.
With Rods&Cones, proctors can:
- Observe surgeries live through the VisOR — the surgeon’s point of view.
- Access additional views from imaging devices and OR room cameras.
- Communicate directly with surgical teams, in real time.
- Support multiple hospitals, cases, or teams from a single location.
To make remote proctoring even more seamless, cORe lets surgical teams connect with a remote expert instantly — all it takes is a single touch. There’s no setup needed in the OR, making it ideal for urgent, unplanned cases or when support is needed fast. The remote expert can immediately see the procedure and start guiding the team in real time, just as if they were there in person.
Want to See It in Action?
Remote surgical mentoring is no longer a concept — it’s already transforming how proctors work.
