The Anniversary Edition of the European Laryngological Surgery Session

2025-11-20

The Anniversary Edition of the European Laryngological Surgery Session

PCSS once again served as a global tele-medicine hub as our Center hosted the 10th edition of the European Laryngological Surgery live broadcast. Thanks to our advanced network infrastructure, tens of thousands of viewers from around the world were able to follow surgeries performed at European clinics — which only confirms the significant role PCSS has in international medical education.

The heart of the broadcast was the PCSS studio located at our headquarters, which coordinated direct online connections with various surgery clinics across Europe. This setup enabled simultaneous real-time viewing of complex surgical procedures.

During the live transmission, ENT-surgeons carried out operations on patients with critical pathologies of the throat, larynx and neck. The robust PCSS infrastructure ensured stability and high-quality streaming — essential for precise delivery of medical knowledge.

Participating clinics were interconnected via the remote medical collaboration platform medVC, which supports multipoint real-time audio-video communication. medVC enables simultaneous high-definition video streams from surgical cameras, microscopes, endoscopes and other medical devices.

As usual, the event drew tens of thousands of participants — physicians, medical students, and other interested professionals from around the globe. Their engagement shows an extraordinary range and impact of this educational initiative. During the broadcast, world-class experts like Prof. Małgorzata Wierzbicka and Prof. Witold Szyfter oversaw the procedures and provided commentary from the PCSS studio.

It is worth emphasizing that this initiative reaches regions rarely covered by such specialized live broadcasts. During last year’s edition, for instance, the signal reached remote and exotic locations such as Cambodia, Madagascar, Mali or Martinique.

This year’s session was organised by the European Laryngological Society (ELS), in partnership with the Poznań City Council and the Poznań University of Medical Sciences.

The image shows a behind-the-scenes view of a small video or live broadcast production crew in what appears to be a control room or temporary production area. Front and Center: A man in a light brown hooded top is seated, actively operating a video mixer or control panel, suggesting he is the Technical Director (TD) or a key operator. This device is mounted in a portable rack case, which is typical for remote or temporary setups. The Director/Producer: A man in a dark suit and white shirt stands prominently on the far left, looking directly into the camera or off-set. His attire and central position suggest he may be the Producer, Director, or a Client/Stakeholder overseeing the production. Support Crew: Behind the main operator, two other crew members, one wearing headphones, are seated at computers, likely handling other critical roles like media management, graphics, streaming encoders, or audio. The fourth crew member stands to the left. Setting: The room features large windows with drawn curtains and messy cabling on the floor and tables, which is characteristic of a temporary but high-tech production setup often used for corporate events or live webcasts. The focus is clearly on the technical operation and coordination of the team.
This image shows the professional studio setup for a panel discussion or press conference. The Panelists: Six men in business attire (suits and blazers) are seated on a slightly curved, raised platform. They are positioned around two small, dark wooden tables, with laptops visible, suggesting they are participants in a formal discussion or presentation. The Background: Behind the panelists is a large, curved projection or LED screen serving as a backdrop, featuring the logo of "POZnań" (Poznań) and other logos like "PIONEERED," indicating a corporate or regional conference event. The Studio: The scene is set in a spacious room with a dark, textured ceiling and a gray carpeted floor, suggesting a converted studio space or ballroom. The lighting is professional, focused on the panel. Camera Perspective: The photograph is taken from the perspective of the camera operators, with two professional video cameras on tripods visible in the foreground, aimed directly at the panelists. This confirms the event is being recorded or live-streamed.
This image provides a close-up view of a technician managing the live stream for a medical or surgical conference, similar to the first image you shared. The Main Focus: The central monitor and a laptop screen prominently display a close-up endoscopic or microscopic view of a surgical site, showing internal human tissue and blood vessels. This confirms the content being broadcast is high-definition medical footage, likely from an operating room. Technical Operation: A person wearing headphones is seated at a desk, looking intently at the screens. They are surrounded by technical equipment, including multiple computers, keyboards, and a mouse. The setup indicates active management of the stream, monitoring the video quality and source. The Sources: The monitors show information that the surgical feed is coming from "Wroclaw," suggesting a live remote feed from a medical facility in that city. The central screen also displays a logo for "DMHC" (Digital Medical Health Care). Background Activity: In the background, other technicians are visible, also wearing headphones and working at their stations, and a large display shows a person in a suit, likely one of the panelists from the third image, indicating the feed is being integrated into a larger presentation. This setup is crucial for telemedicine and telementoring in the medical field, allowing experts to broadcast complex procedures for educational purposes.
This image focuses on two technicians closely monitoring the multi-view display and control surface for a live broadcast, confirming the integration of the surgical and conference feeds seen previously. The Multi-View Monitor (Left): This monitor is the primary focus, displaying a grid of nine smaller video feeds. These include: Shots of the medical procedure (top-left, similar to the first image). A main program slide or feed titled "10th European Workshop on Live Surgery Broadcast" (top-center), confirming the event's name and nature. Shots of the conference panelists (center and bottom rows, matching the third image), showing different camera angles or breakout rooms. This screen allows the technical director to see all input sources simultaneously. The Program/Preview Monitor (Right): This screen displays the video mixing interface, showing the program output (what is currently being broadcast) and the preview source (what is queued up next), along with audio levels and transitions. The Control Surface: In the foreground, there are two distinct devices: A smaller, dedicated audio mixer or controller (left), likely for managing the sound from all sources. A larger video switcher panel (right), with many illuminated buttons and a T-bar, used to execute cuts and transitions between the various video sources shown on the multi-view. The Technicians: Two individuals, seen from behind, are intently observing the monitors and the controls, reinforcing their role in managing the live, complex, multi-source broadcast. The title "10th European Workshop on Live Surgery Broadcast" is a key piece of information. Would you like me to search for details about this specific event, such as the organizer or where it took place? That's excellent information! The search results confirm all the visual details we've seen across the set of images.