Neurosurgeon Continues to Webcast Live Surgeries Online

HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, renowned neurosurgeon with Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, continues to webcast his surgeries live to train other doctors remotely with omNovia Technology's HD webcasting solution. During the recent meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons at the Mascone Center in San Francisco, the nation's top 200 neurosurgeons tuned in to watch the live surgery in Indianapolis and even talk live with Dr. Cohen-Gadol while watching the live video stream in full HD (1080p).

"Because of the limitations with live video streaming and latency, neurosurgery in high magnification and high definition with a live surgery has never been done before," says Dr. Cohen-Gadol. "But with omNovia, my students and colleagues can watch the operation as if they were next to me. We can create an interactive environment where we see the same images, view and discuss X-rays together and collaborate for an improved patient outcome. For busy physicians, this can be done with just a laptop and Internet connection, so they save time and money on travel expenses and software."

"We are very proud omNovia enables live webcasts of surgery in HD video and improves the quality of surgical education," says Shawn Shadfar, CEO of omNovia Technologies.  Also, the company is currently working on adding 3D video streaming capability to its webcasting portal.

Now that Dr. Cohen-Gadol has proven the benefits of webcasting live surgeries for medical training, omNovia Technologies expects more doctors to utilize the technology and take advantage of the savings and learning opportunities.

About omNovia Technologies

omNovia Technologies was founded in 2003 in Houston, TX, with the clear vision of bringing the power of visual online communication to every business. Today, omNovia is a leading global provider of collaborative online meetings, webinars, online trainings and HD live event webcasting solutions. Ease of use, focus on quality, innovative technology and above all dedication to create long-lasting customer partnerships are integral parts of omNovia's DNA.

SOURCE omNovia Technologies