The History of the Concept OP 2000

In 1987, our research group has been established within research facilities of the University of Heidelberg for the clinical implementation of the laser induced fluorescence diagnosis (LIFD) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) in human malignancies. Other participators were the German Center of Cancer Research (DKFZ) in Heidelberg including the departments of radiochemistry and radiopharmacology (Dr. W. Maier-Borst). Between 1988 and 1992 the concept of OP 2000 was developed as a new biomedical technology, since 1993 and at present it is being established and realized in the Robert-Rössle-Hospital, Berlin.

Interfaces

Integrated in the concept OP 2000 is the development of chirurgical user interfaces, molecular-biological user interfaces and the design of man/machine-interfaces.

Modules

The Concept OP 2000 in the surroundings of a newly created operating theatre involves the combined application of laser technology, electronic data processing and three-dimensional remote video transmission. The achieved precision in the diagnosis of malignant tumors is the precondition for an optimal tumor therapy meeting the exacting demands of modern medicine. The virtual reality technique, the imaging and processing modules along with the communication equipment enable the display of all visual information in real-time (3D-video conference, 3D-telemedicine, multimedia programs for education and training).

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