KITAHARA Shuji    Department   Graduate School of Medical Science, Graduate School of Medical Science    Position   Associate Professor (Fixed Term)
Language	Japanese
Title	Investigating the Role of Advanced Medical Vehicle and 5G Technology in Enhancing Telemedicine Services
Conference	The 33nd Annual Congress of Japan Society of Computer Aided Surgery
Conference Type	Nationwide Conferences
Presentation Type	Speech
Lecture Type	General
Date	2024/11/09
Holding period	2024/11/08～2024/11/10
Society abstract	日本コンピュータ外科学会誌 26(2),122 2024
Summary	Abstract：Effective telemedicine and remote surgery support in routine and disaster situations necessitate replicating a hospital‒like environment. Tokyo Women’s Medical University, in collaboration with NTT Docomo, is developing a system utilizing Advanced Medical Vehicle（Mobile SCOT）and 5G technology. This system enables remote physicians to monitor surgical procedures in real‒time and provide necessary medical support. Recent simulations under disaster scenarios have evaluated the remote treatment of fractures and intra‒abdominal injuries. By leveraging a simulated environment of 5G and a multi‒access cloud system, surgical videos, patient vitals, and other critical medical data were shared with remote physicians to facilitate rapid decision‒making. The simulations demonstrated that the medical team could collaborate seamlessly, as if they were co‒located, thus providing effective remote medical care. This system successfully addressed three primary challenges: preventing communication disruptions, ensuring real‒time operational capability, and preventing loss of medical information. It showcased the potential for rapid medical response in both routine and disaster settings and underscored the importance of continuous research and technological innovation. Key words：telemedicine, remote surgery support, 5G