A universal translator for doctors - Steven Schwaitzberg

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-universal-translator-for-surgeons-steven-schwaitzberg 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices