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Kaunas Medical University Hospital

Telepresence and live surgical education with CureLink GP-449

University hospitals operate under a pressure that general surgical centers do not: every procedure in the OR is simultaneously a patient care event and a training opportunity. At Kaunas Medical University Hospital — one of Lithuania's leading academic healthcare institutions — that dual responsibility required an OR integration system capable of supporting live surgical education, remote specialist consultations, and real-time telepresence without disrupting clinical workflows.

In partnership with Sormedica, the hospital implemented CURELINK GP-449. Here is how the deployment was structured and what it delivers.

Kaunas Medical University Hospital

Why Academic Hospitals Need More Than a Standard OR Integration System

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:

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

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

Implementation with Sormedica: A Structured Deployment Process

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:

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

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

What This Implementation Means for the Future of Academic OR Integration

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.

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