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Kaunas Medical University Hospital, one of Lithuania’s leading academic healthcare institutions, continues to strengthen its digital infrastructure to support advanced surgical care, education, and collaboration. In partnership with Sormedica, the hospital has successfully implemented the CURELINK GP 449 Operating Room Integration System, now fully operational within its surgical environment.

This implementation marks an important step in enhancing real-time communication, telepresence capabilities, and clinical workflow efficiency in a university hospital setting where patient care and medical education intersect.

The Need for Advanced Integration in an Academic Hospital Environment

University hospitals operate within a dual responsibility framework: delivering high-quality patient care while simultaneously supporting medical education and clinical research.

In such environments, operating rooms are no longer isolated surgical spaces. They must function as connected ecosystems capable of:

• Enabling remote consultations between specialists
• Supporting live surgical broadcasting for training purposes
• Facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration
• Providing secure and reliable video communication

As surgical procedures become increasingly complex and collaborative, the demand for seamless video integration and telepresence solutions continues to grow.

The Solution: CURELINK GP 449

To address these evolving requirements, Kaunas Medical University Hospital implemented the CURELINK GP 449, a comprehensive operating room integration system designed to centralize and streamline audiovisual management within the OR.

The system enables:

• Advanced video integration from multiple medical sources
• Remote consultations with off-site specialists
• Live broadcasting of surgical procedures
• Medical education and training support
• Secure video conferencing within and beyond the hospital

By consolidating various imaging and video inputs into a single, user-friendly platform, CURELINK GP 449 simplifies intraoperative communication while maintaining clinical focus.

Implementation in Close Collaboration

The project was carried out in close collaboration with Sormedica, ensuring a smooth integration process aligned with the hospital’s technical infrastructure and clinical workflow requirements.

From planning to deployment, the implementation focused on:

• Minimizing disruption to ongoing surgical operations
• Ensuring compatibility with existing medical devices
• Optimizing system configuration for academic use cases
• Providing operational readiness and training

The result is a fully operational system tailored to the hospital’s multidisciplinary needs.

Impact on Clinical Workflows and Knowledge Exchange

With CURELINK GP 449 in place, Kaunas Medical University Hospital has strengthened its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key contributions include:

Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making

Remote specialists can participate in consultations without physical presence, enabling faster and more informed decisions.

Improved Surgical Education

Live broadcasting and telepresence capabilities expand training opportunities for medical students and residents while maintaining procedural integrity.

Streamlined Communication

Centralized video management reduces complexity in the operating room, supporting smoother workflows and improved coordination among surgical teams.

Future-Ready Digital Infrastructure

The system provides a scalable foundation for further digital health initiatives and telemedicine applications.

Supporting the Future of Digital Surgery

Operating room integration is no longer a luxury in academic hospitals; it is a strategic component of modern healthcare delivery. By implementing CURELINK GP 449, Kaunas Medical University Hospital reinforces its commitment to digital innovation, collaborative medicine, and continuous education.

We extend our sincere thanks to Sormedica and the entire team at Kaunas Medical University Hospital for their trust and cooperation throughout this successful project.

If you would like to learn more about how CURELINK supports advanced operating room integration and telepresence applications, please contact our team or explore our solutions portfolio.