Discovery Channel is preparing a one-hour documentary after having filmed several long distance surgical procedures carried out at the Centro Médico de Medicina Avanzada Abel González. The focus of the documentary will be the use of telemedicine facilities and interactive surgery. Dr. Abel Ricardo González performed the operation with Dr. Nick Gabriel, of Yale University in Santo Domingo. Assisting them in New Haven, Connecticut were medics from Yale University. Five endoscopy and laparascopy surgeries were performed using special satellite transmission equipment. Dr. James Rosser participated from the University of Yale, and explained details of the operation.
