Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Medical
Content Creation / Hybrid Event
2021
In 2021, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals hosted a distinguished group of visiting urologists from Poland for a comprehensive day-long educational event. The program featured live surgical demonstrations and expert-led presentations aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and professional development. To facilitate an immersive and interactive experience, the hospital partnered with Stream7 to deliver a seamless hybrid event that combined real-time surgery streaming with high-quality audiovisual content.
The primary objective was to provide attendees with an unobstructed view of live surgical procedures while maintaining the integrity and safety of the operating environment. This required a sophisticated setup that could capture and transmit high-definition video and audio feeds from the operating theatres to the lecture hall, enabling real-time observation and interaction.
Stream7 introduced their newly acquired Micro Studio Camera for this event - a compact, lightweight device approximately the size of a tennis ball. This camera was strategically suspended over the surgical site, capturing exceptional high-resolution images from a unique vantage point without interfering with the surgical team’s workflow.
In addition to the overhead camera, a dedicated camera operator was present in the theatre to film supplementary aspects of the procedures, providing a comprehensive visual narrative for the audience.
For the endoscopic procedure showcased in the afternoon session, Stream7 seamlessly integrated a direct high-definition video feed from the hospital’s endoscopy stack. This feed was combined with the live camera footage to offer attendees a complete and detailed view of the procedure.
Utilizing their Tricaster workflow and NDI (Network Device Interface) technology, Stream7 managed the composition and transmission of multiple video sources and audio channels. The surgeon’s commentary, captured via a wireless microphone, was relayed to the lecture theatre, while a two-way audio link allowed the session chairperson to pose questions directly to the surgical team, fostering an interactive educational environment.
The event featured two surgical procedures: an open cavity surgery in the morning and an endoscopic procedure in the afternoon. Both sessions were transmitted live to the lecture theatre, where attendees could observe the surgeries in real-time, accompanied by expert commentary and the opportunity for direct engagement with the operating surgeons.
Stream7’s meticulous planning and execution ensured that the live streams were of the highest quality, with clear visuals and audio that enhanced the learning experience for all participants.
The hybrid event was met with widespread acclaim from both the organizers and the visiting urologists. The innovative use of the Micro Studio Camera provided exceptional image quality, offering attendees an unparalleled view of the surgical procedures. The successful integration of live streaming technology into the medical education setting demonstrated the potential for hybrid events to revolutionise professional training in healthcare.
The Polish Urologists Meeting exemplifies how hybrid event solutions and advanced medical live streaming can enhance surgical education and professional development. Stream7’s expertise in integrating cutting-edge technology with medical training programs facilitated a dynamic and interactive learning environment, setting a new standard for future medical events.
Thank you for the superb job that you did at the meeting with the Polish urologists. It was extremely well organised thanks to you and your team, and they all enjoyed it enormously. I would certainly like to work with you again.
