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Studies from University Hospital yield new data on life sciences

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, July 11th, 2008

Current study results from the report, 'Augmented reality endoscopic system (ARES): preliminary results,' have been published. "During endoscopic surgery, it is difficult to ascertain the anatomical landmarks once the anatomy is fiddled with or if the operating area is filled with blood. An augmented reality system will enhance the endoscopic view and further enable surgeons to view hidden critical structures or the results of preoperative planning," investigators in Switzerland report.

"The skull and endoscope are fixed with optical markers that are used as dynamic reference bases for tracking. A small optical tracking device, the easyTrack 200, which is connected to a...

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