Interactive telemedicine in surgery: Fast 3-D visualization of medical volume data

The concept OP2000 [Schlag 1996a] designs, develops and implements modules of theoperating theatre of the future. One of the key modules of the concept is the OP2000telecommunication module. This includes interactive teleconferences with remote control ofvarious devices using distinct links like satellite link, ISDN and ATM. An online presentation ofvisualized radiological data for surgeons and external consulting experts during ateleconference, requires specialized visualization tools and ...