The first operating theatre able to broadcast real-time footage of keyhole surgery procedures will be unveiled at Maidstone Hospital later today.

The hi-tech theatre is said to be a milestone in international healthcare.

Consultant surgeon Amir Nisar will use tiny cameras, but will operate using a giant TV screen

Phase two of the project will get under way next week when work starts on a new laparoscopy training centre, where the hospital hopes to run around 80 training courses spefically linked to this type of surgery.