From virtual planning to real incision

Surgical residents viewing the case they will soon be operating on in virtual reality. With the preceptor’s guidance, they analyze the case they will soon have to operate on.

A Hepatectomy simulator, the residents were first introduced to the controls. They then performed the procedure on the 3D liver model, facing anatomical challenges. Afterwards, they practiced techniques individually, such as using the electrocautery and contouring the vasculature. 

External view of the use of augmented reality with the Head Mounted Display (HMD) Hololens. In the video you can see the surgeon manipulating something in the air, almost certainly the virtual structure.

The video shows the exact view of the surgeon while using the HMD Hololens 2 during the surgical procedure.