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Texas surgeons perform first sinus surgery using AR

By Laura Lovett 02:29 pm March 14, 2018

The uses of augmented reality have moved well beyond just catching Pokémon — now the technology has found its way into the operating room. Earlier this month surgeons from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center became the first in the country to use AR during a minimally invasive sinus procedure. "[AR], which uses 3D mapping and imagery...

Two companies work to demystify surgical procedures and anatomy through augmented reality, 3D apps

By Heather Mack 05:05 pm May 9, 2017

Even the tiniest view of a surgical procedure can be too much for non-medical professionals, but for actual surgeons, more visibility is a real asset. But there is only so much to be seen with the naked eye, so medical navigation technology and mixed reality company Scopis has launched a new tool to give surgeons enhanced visibility when performing spinal surgery. By merging the capabilities of...