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Global Telesurgery Governance Council

Our governance framework is protected by five core patents designed to ensure the technical integrity, reliability, and security of the remote surgical connection. These innovations strengthen the stability and performance of the surgical communication link, supporting safe and efficient remote medical procedures. Detailed technical information about these patents is available to qualified strategic partners under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Why GTGC Exists

Governance Gap

Global telesurgery lacks unified governance standards. GTGC works to establish clear and trusted frameworks.

Cross-Border Surgery

Remote surgery connects surgeons across borders. GTGC supports safe and standardized global collaboration.

Patient Safety

Patient safety remains the highest priority. GTGC promotes secure and reliable surgical systems.

Legal Clarity

Cross-border care requires clear legal guidance. GTGC helps build transparent regulatory frameworks.

Founding Principles

Safety-First

Patient safety and clinical reliability guide every governance decision.

Non-Commercial

GTGC operates as an independent governance initiative, free from commercial influence.

Multilateral

The council promotes collaboration across global health systems, regulators, and institutions.

Evidence-Based

Governance recommendations are guided by scientific evidence and clinical research.

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Why GTGC Exists

Dr. Sajeesh Kumar, PhD, FAMIA, FAAO

Associate Professor, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Principal Investigator, NIH/NLM AI-HEAL Project
Lead Author, 'Telesurgery' (Springer Nature, 2024)

GTGC was founded to support the development of responsible governance frameworks for the future of safe, ethical, and globally coordinated telesurgery.

Founding Phase

“GTGC launched – Founding phase initiated”

PUBLISHED

  • Charter
  • Declaration
  • Call for Councillors
Join the Council Initiative

Who Should Be a Councillor

Benefits :

  • Founding Councillor, GTGC
  • Co-signatory on Tallinn Declaration
  • Recognition on GlobalSurge website
  • Zero financial obligation
  • 2 virtual meetings/year

1. Surgical Education Leader

2. Health Regulator / Former Regulator

3. Medical Ethicist

4. Health Law Expert

5. Patient Safety / Quality Leader

6. Digital Health Standards Expert

7. Global Health Representative

8. Cybersecurity

GlobalSurge provides the platform. GTGC provides the governance.

GlobalSurge enables advanced remote surgical connectivity, while GTGC ensures the governance framework that supports safety, ethics, and regulatory alignment worldwide.