Congresses & Conferences
Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro
26/09/2025
Live Surgery
The ILUTS 2025 Congress brought together experts in urology and medical technology from around the world, and Ditec was the company responsible for designing, coordinating, and executing all the audiovisual and digital infrastructure necessary for live surgical broadcasts.
Technological innovation in live surgeries
The ILUTS 2025 Congress (International Live Urology & Technology Symposium) brought together experts in urology and medical technology from around the world to share the latest surgical advances in highly technical environments. At this edition, held at the HM Sanchinarro University Hospital, Ditec was the company responsible for designing, coordinating, and executing all the audiovisual and digital infrastructure necessary for live surgical broadcasts.
The goal was ambitious: to offer a precise and stable experience, both for those attending in person in the auditorium and for participants connected via the online platform and Zoom, ensuring maximum image quality, synchronization, and security at all times.
Technological challenge
Broadcasting live surgeries from multiple operating rooms involves a series of technical challenges that go far beyond simple video transmission. In this project, Ditec had to manage:
- 3 operating rooms active simultaneously, each with multiple signal sources.
- Integration of 18 signals in total, coming from advanced surgical equipment:
- Robotic systems.
- Laparoscopic cameras.
- X-ray equipment.
- Laser and ultrasound systems.
- Room cameras.
- Ensuring minimum latency and maximum stability of transmissions, both for local and online broadcasting.
- Creating customized compositions that would show the audience the most relevant images of each procedure, without compromising clinical care.
The main challenge was to offer a complete and orderly view of each procedure, combining real-time signals and ensuring visual continuity for surgeons, moderators, and assistants.
Solution implemented by Ditec
To address the complexity of the event, Ditec deployed a comprehensive live production infrastructure, combining high-end hardware and a centralized control system. The main actions were:
Simultaneous multi-operating room broadcast
Ditec coordinated the live broadcast of the three operating rooms in parallel, sending the signal both to the auditorium (for in-person attendees) and to the hospital’s online platform, allowing professionals from around the world to follow the surgeries in real time.
Advanced signal management
A total of 18 video signals were managed, integrating the different surgical sources into a single workflow:
- Surgical robots and laparoscopic cameras.
- Intraoperative imaging equipment (X-rays, ultrasound, laser).
- General room cameras and complementary optics.
This system allowed each signal to be controlled, selected, and combined according to the surgical moment and the educational narrative of the conference.
Composite broadcast with 9 PIP
For the projection in the Auditorium, Ditec designed a multiview composite image with up to 9 simultaneous PIP (Picture-in-Picture), offering a complete and coordinated view of the three operating rooms. This allowed attendees to compare techniques, follow different surgical stages, and view different medical devices in action.
Independent recordings and customized compositions
Each operating room was recorded independently and with multiple cameras, with all signals available. In addition, customized compositions of each surgery were made, generating high-quality audiovisual material for documentation, training, and archiving of the conference.
Hybrid broadcasting and remote participation
Ditec integrated the broadcast with Zoom, facilitating the participation of remote speakers, moderators, and international audiences. This hybrid format ensured interaction between surgeons in the operating room and experts connected from different locations.
Thanks to technical planning, coordination with the healthcare team, and Ditec’s experience in surgical environments, the event ran smoothly, reliably, and with high visual impact.
The main achievements were:
– Full, uninterrupted coverage of the three operating rooms.
– Professional recordings for academic and informational use.
– International participation in real time.
– Standardization of audiovisual workflows for future conferences.
Conclusion
The ILUTS 2025 Congress consolidated Ditec as a leader in audiovisual production for live medical and surgical environments, demonstrating its ability to integrate technology, communication, and precision in highly complex events.
With this project, Ditec reinforces its commitment to technological innovation in the service of medicine, offering solutions that connect knowledge, clinical practice, and global training.
