Interactive 3D technology reveals hidden tumors during surgery

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Researchers have developed an interactive 3D augmented-reality system to help surgeons locate tumors hidden beneath the liver’s surface during laparoscopic procedures. It overlays tumor and anatomical visualizations on the camera feed and updates the view as the camera moves.

Tumors beneath the surface of the liver can be difficult to locate during laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery. The new technology uses augmented reality to overlay a 3D visualization of the tumor and other anatomical structures on the surgeon's camera view. The visualization is updated as the camera changes position.