Transforming Medical Education Through Live Surgery with the OR1 Karl Storz
Jakarta, June 19, 2026 — Technological advancements in the operating room continue to drive innovations that not only improve the quality of patient care but also support the education and training of healthcare professionals. One technology playing a key role in this transformation is OR1, an integrated system from Karl Storz for live surgery a solution that enables surgical procedures to be broadcast live and interactively to participants in different locations.
Through this technology, hospitals and healthcare education institutions can conduct more effective learning activities without having to place all participants inside the operating room. The OR1 system allows medical procedures to be displayed in real time to auditoriums, conference rooms, or other locations connected to the hospital’s communication network.
As a distributor and provider of healthcare technology solutions in Indonesia, Advance Medicare Corpora supports the implementation of the Karl Storz OR1 system to help hospitals bring the concept of a modern, integrated operating room to life.
OR1 is an operating room integration system developed by Karl Storz to connect various medical devices, video sources, documentation systems, and communication tools within a single, centralized platform. This integration makes it easier for medical staff to manage various devices during procedures while also supporting documentation and clinical education needs.
One of OR1’s standout features is its ability to support live surgery that is, the live broadcast of surgical procedures to participants outside the operating room.
OR1 technology benefits a wide range of stakeholders, from specialists and residents to nurses, medical students, and professional organizations that host training sessions and scientific symposia.
In addition to supporting the teaching and learning process, this system also helps hospitals organize large-scale workshops and training sessions with a greater number of participants without disrupting activities in the operating room.
OR1 can be implemented in various healthcare facilities, particularly hospitals that require integration between operating rooms and continuing medical education programs. This technology is highly relevant for use in modern operating rooms, which often serve as venues for live surgeries during seminars, workshops, congresses, and medical symposia.
Participants who wish to observe surgical procedures do not need to be physically present in the operating room. Instead, they can be seated in an auditorium or conference room connected to the OR1 system, allowing them to follow the procedure in real time.
The use of OR1 is becoming increasingly important as the need for efficient, technology-based medical education grows. In various scientific events, limited operating room capacity often poses a challenge for training organizers. With OR1, educational activities can be conducted at any time during the procedure, without compromising visual quality or interaction between the surgeon and participants.
Learning through direct observation has long been an essential part of medical education. However, space constraints, sterilization requirements, and patient safety considerations severely limit the number of participants who can enter the operating room.
OR1 addresses this challenge by providing an integrated system that enables surgical procedures to be broadcast live with optimal image quality. This technology helps hospitals create a safer, more comfortable, and more efficient learning environment.
In addition, using this system can expand the reach of education, as more participants can observe procedures simultaneously without having to be in the same location.
OR1 works by integrating various devices in the operating room into a single, interconnected system. Images from endoscopic cameras, medical monitors, and other video sources can be transmitted in real time to an auditorium or training room.
Another advantage is the two-way communication capability, which enables direct interaction between the surgeon in the operating room and participants outside the room. Participants can ask questions while the procedure is underway, while the surgeon can provide explanations directly without interrupting the procedure.
This two-way communication feature makes OR1 a solution that strongly supports modern learning methods. As a result, participants do not merely passively observe surgical procedures, but can also engage in scientific discussions that enrich their clinical understanding. Documentation such as photos and videos of the procedures can also be stored in the OR1 system so they can be accessed later for further learning.
Through the support of Karl Storz’s OR1 technology and Advance Medicare Corpora’s contribution to delivering innovative healthcare solutions, hospitals now have more effective tools to combine high-quality medical care with continuing education for healthcare professionals.