A universal translator for doctors - Steven Schwaitzberg
Apr 29, 2026•15 min
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Laparoscopic surgery uses minimally invasive incisions -- which means less pain and shorter recovery times for patients. But Steven Schwaitzberg has run into two problems teaching these techniques to surgeons around the world -- language and distance. He shares how a new technology, which combines video conferencing and a real-time universal translator, could help.
Talk by Steven Schwaitzberg.
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