In a minimally invasive approach, gynecological and laparoscopic surgery faces major challenges: limited visualization and the need for high precision.
With the rise of augmented reality, innovative technologies tested and validated by the Endometriosis Center are revolutionizing these procedures. By superimposing precise images and guiding instruments in real time, AR is redefining surgical safety and efficiency.
What is augmented reality in surgery?
Augmented reality is transforming surgery, offering practitioners enhanced visualizations and precise guidance that improve the quality of surgical interventions.
Unlike virtual reality, augmented reality superimposes visual information directly onto the operating field in real time.
This innovative technology is used in particular for gynecological laparoscopic procedures, as it gives surgeons access to live integrated preoperative images during pathology management.
Thanks to augmented surgical techniques, the precision and safety of procedures are enhanced by the precise identification of anatomical structures. This technological advance represents an essential asset for surgeons, particularly in gynecology, where the quality of visualizations is essential to guarantee the success of procedures.
What are the applications of augmented reality in gynecological surgery?
Augmented reality is revolutionizing surgical practice by providing practitioners with innovative tools that enhance the precision and safety of procedures. Among the pioneers of this technology, SURGAR is a French company offering an augmented reality software suite tailored to the specific needs of gynecology and laparoscopic surgery.
By integrating augmented reality into the operating room, SURGAR is transforming the way surgeons approach gynecological procedures, paving the way for promising prospects in the treatment of uterine and pelvic pathologies, particularly endometriosis.
This is a major advance in gynecological surgery:
- Augmented medical imaging: SURGAR integrates preoperative images with the surgeon's real-time view. The solution offers precise visualization of uterine structures and myomas to be removed.
- Greater surgical precision: By superimposing detailed anatomical data on the surgical field, the solution improves the process of identifying and treating complex pathologies such as endometriosis and ovarian cysts.
- Optimization of the operating room: SURGAR improves the efficiency of surgical procedures, reducing operating time and the risk of complications.
- Training and education: Surgery and obstetrics departments benefit from an optimized technical platform. Augmented reality facilitates practitioner training, thanks to real-time assisted surgical management.
What are the benefits of augmented reality for patients?
Augmented reality technology is transforminggynecological care and improving medical care.
- Reduced complications: AR allows better visualization of the uterine cavity and pelvic areas. This facilitates the planning of each surgical procedure, and reduces the risks of surgery, particularly in complex cases such as ovarian cysts and endometriomas.
- Accelerated recovery: By making surgery less invasive, AR reduces hospitalization and convalescence times. More precise surgical treatment limits trauma, so patients are able to resume their activities more quickly.
- Improved surgical procedures: In surgical and consultation departments dedicated to obstetrics and maternity, augmented reality optimizes the success rate of interventions such as uterine statics or uterine cavity surgery. It offers better interventional guidance and guarantees more targeted, personalized treatment.
Augmented reality in gynecological surgery, and in particular the SURGAR solution, opens up new possibilities and propels the discipline towards higher standards of efficiency and safety.