Technology surprises every day in various areas of daily life. The most surprising thing is when it is applied in the health field because results never seen before are achieved. A clear example was carried out by MAC Hospitals because he got one Cranial surgery with Augmented Reality. With this it became the first institution in Mexico and Latin America to do something similar.
Over the last few years the way operations are carried out has changed. In the past it was believed that the only tool of surgeons It was the scalpel but today it is quite different.
MAC Hospitals surprises with cranial surgery with Augmented Reality
In this sense, MAC Hospitals achieved a significant step in medical innovation by making the first cranial surgery with augmented reality in Mexico and Latin America.
Main technological innovations applied in health: Surgery with Augmented Reality and Telemedicine with 5G
The use of the Augmented reality has experienced notable growth in the health sector. With this, it has gone from being an educational tool to a fundamental technology in advanced medical fields such as neurosurgery.
Where was the cranial surgery with Augmented Reality performed?
This unprecedented innovation in the region was carried out in the MAC Periférico Sur Hospital in Mexico City. With this he became a pioneer in this surgical technique in Latin America.
Various studies support the usefulness of Augmented reality in neuronavigation and surgical planning. One of its virtues is the reduction in the duration of procedures in both spinal and cranial neurosurgery.
“Augmented Reality systems are designed to project 3D images of brain or spinal anatomy in patients, facilitating neuronavigation and surgical planning. This is crucial to evaluate and plan the appropriate surgical technique, limiting risks, even in challenging situations in the operating room,” explains Dr. Alberto Ramírez Romero, Neurosurgeon at MAC Hospitals.
When was the first surgery with Augmented Reality performed in Mexico?
On the other hand, what happened reminds us that in September 2023 the first surgery of any type with Augmented Reality in Mexico. The difference was that it was done in the column and everything was carried out in the Hospital Ángeles University of Mexico City.
Through the use of Augmented Reality glasses and specific software, the intervention was carried out. It also used QR codes to view images above the patient’s body.
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How does Augmented Reality applied in Medicine work?
The Augmented reality has become a fundamental ally in various neurosurgical techniques. It includes the removal of tumors, clipping of aneurysms, and resection of vascular malformations. In the preoperative phase, this technology allows physicians to visualize surgical structures and designate specific approaches, reducing complications and improving outcomes.
“During surgery, this technology acts as a guide to review neuronavigation systems, promoting an improved surgical field of view. Without a doubt, the future of Augmented Reality in surgical navigation has transformative potential for medical care worldwide and in Mexico.”
The future of Augmented Reality within health
According to projections of Business Research Insightsthe global Augmented Reality in healthcare market is expected to reach a valuation of $2,117,249 million by 2030, driven by a compound annual growth rate of 13% from 2023 to 2030.
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