In order to improve the distance teaching of minimally invasive surgery techniques, an integrated system has been developed. It comprises a telecommunications system, a server, a workstation, some medical peripherals and several computer applications developed in the Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre. The latest peripherals, such as robotized tele-operating systems for telesurgery and virtual reality peripherals, have been added. The visualization of the zone to be treated, along with the teacher's explanations, enables the student to understand the procedures of the operation much better.
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