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Methods Inf Med 2007; 46(06): 709-715
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1625432
Original Article
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Development of a Broadband Telemedical Network Based on Internet Protocol in the Asia-Pacific Region

N. Nakashima
1   Department of Medical Informatics, Kyushu University Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
,
S. Shimizu
2   Department of Endoscopic Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Kyushu University Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
,
K. Okamura
3   Computing and Communications Center, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
,
J. S. Hahm
4   Department of Medicine, Hanyang University Medical College, Seoul, Korea
,
Y. W. Kim
5   Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi, Korea
,
H. S. Han
6   Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
,
N. Torata
7   Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
,
Y. Antoku
1   Department of Medical Informatics, Kyushu University Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
,
Y. S. Lee
8   Medical Media and Information Technologies, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
,
M. Tanaka
7   Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Publication Date:
12 January 2018 (online)

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Summary

Objectives : To promote the exchange of knowledge and standardization of medical procedures and medical systems in the Asia-Pacific region, we established a medical networkwith high-quality moving images over broadband Internet lines in February 2003.

Methods : Real-time teleconferences and live demonstrations with medical-qualityvideos, broadcastvia the Digital Video Transport System, have been used t teach surgical techniques and other medical procedures across national borders.

The Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) committee in August 2005 formally approved our proposal to establish a medical working group within APAN. The networkwas expanded by the launch of the Trans- Eurasia Information Network 2 in 2006. By the end of 2006, we had conducted 82 events, in 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The multi-station event has increased everyyear.

Results : There have been no serious transmission problems or ethical conflicts so far. With these experiences and current achievements, we hope to extend this advanced network system to the entire Asia-Pacific.

Conclusion : This system is a promising and very useful tool for the standardization of medical system and procedures across national borders. Drawing upon these experiences and current achievements, we hope to extend this advanced network system to the entire Asia- Pacific region.

Keywords

Telemedicine - international educational exchange - medical informatics