VSURGIC posts first Rapid Connect case in Africa – marks major advancement in access to expert surgical training

Secure livestream connects Tanzania, U.S., and Europe in real time, advancing surgical education and patient care worldwide.

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VSURGIC, a leading innovator in surgical communication technology, today announced the successful completion of its first overseas Rapid Connect case, marking a milestone in global surgical collaboration. The live-streamed procedure connected Bugando Medical Centre in Tanzania with viewers in the United States, Europe, and a local classroom of medical professionals, demonstrating the platform’s ability to securely link operating rooms and audiences around the world in real time.

The VSURGIC Rapid Connect platform also allowed doctors in Tanzania to observe and interact with U.S. procedures, creating new opportunities for reciprocal training. The June 24 case was moderated by VSURGIC Chief Technology Officer Andrew Lee, who said, “This is why we created VSURGIC—sharing Dr. Swetala’s skill with students and doctors worldwide improves outcomes for all. It’s exciting to witness this.”

The case involved a 39-year-old patient who sustained multiple injuries in a motorcycle accident, including fractures of the right distal ulna, left clavicle, and pelvis. During the live-streamed portion of the procedure, surgeons treated the broken clavicle and performed an open reduction with internal fixation to stabilize the ulna fracture. A later surgery was performed to address the pelvic fracture. The patient has since been discharged and is recovering well.

Event highlights included:
-Live, real-time audio and video interaction between the operating room team and authorized viewers worldwide
-Direct visualization of the operative area as well as wide-angle views of the entire room
-Simultaneous streaming into a local classroom of medical residents
-Reduced infection risk through minimized foot traffic
-Secure capture and archival of surgical video for asynchronous training

The session demonstrated how Rapid Connect enables both high-fidelity surgical observation and immediate educational engagement without the logistical and infection control challenges of physical presence in the OR.

VSURGIC Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Binder commented, “VSURGIC is proud to provide our Rapid Connect solution in support of Hope Ministries, Bugando Medical Centre, and their incredibly valuable work to improve the quality of medical care for the residents of Tanzania. We’re extremely excited to expand access to expert surgical collaboration and training and about the promise this technology represents.”

Gayle Stroschein, President and Founder of Hope Ministries, emphasized the long-term educational benefits: “The VSURGIC technology will allow us to significantly increase our medical educational efforts in Tanzania, and will help even more patients gain access to excellent surgical care. U.S.-based doctors who travel on mission trips can use the VSURGIC platform to continue to teach and support after returning home. This has long been a goal of Hope Ministries and will be life-changing for the staff and patients. We are grateful to the medical team in Tanzania, to the doctors and clinicians who travel with us on mission trips, and to the VSURGIC team for making this all happen.”

A Game-Changing Mobile Solution
VSURGIC’s Rapid Connect is designed for mobile, rapidly deployable, secure, and compliant surgical observation anywhere in the world. The platform offers encrypted 2-way audio and video, HD-quality imaging, and the ability to capture and archive cases for later review or asynchronous training. Unlike static telemedicine installations, Rapid Connect can be deployed in a matter of hours, enabling organizations to support surgical training in remote hospitals, disaster relief scenarios, or underserved regions.

By reducing the number of individuals who must physically be present in the OR, Rapid Connect not only improves educational reach but also mitigates infection risks—a priority in both high-resource and resource-limited settings. Additionally, its recording capabilities create a library of real-world surgical cases that can be used for ongoing skill development, credentialing, and peer review.

Looking Ahead
With its first overseas case now complete, VSURGIC plans to expand the use of Rapid Connect to additional mission hospitals, teaching institutions, and health systems worldwide. The company envisions a future where surgical expertise can be shared globally without borders, ensuring that patients everywhere have access to the highest standard of care.

“Rapid Connect bridges the gap between the OR and the world,” Binder said. “Whether it’s enabling a surgeon in New York to mentor a team in Tanzania, or allowing residents in a rural hospital to observe cutting-edge techniques from across the globe, this technology is transforming how surgical education and collaboration happen.”

Lawrence Binder
VSURGIC
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