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How AR Helps in the Surgical Treatment of Moyamoya Disease
Moyamoya disease is a rare chronic occlusive cerebrovascular disorder characterized by progressive stenosis in the terminal portion of the internal carotid artery and an abnormal vascular network at…Read article
Optimal Visualization in Brain Surgery
This case study “Treatment of the Galassi type III arachnoid cyst with the M530 OHX surgical microscope from Leica Microsystems” documents the procedure step by step and shows the visualization…Read article
How to use a Surgical Microscope as an Operating Room Nurse
Surgical microscopes play an essential role in the modern microsurgery procedures. It provides the surgeon, assistant and operating room staff with a magnified and illuminated high-quality image of…Read article
How to Improve Hospital Reputation: Boosting Your Brand with AR
More and more hospitals are working on bringing their brand to life. In a changing and challenging environment, strong brands have the potential to effectively position and differentiate hospitals. …Read article
Enhanced Views in Bypass and AVM Surgeries with Fluorescent Filters
Leica Microsystems is a pioneer in the field of fluorescence microscopy technology, developing innovative fluorescent modules for various medical applications. Our TriFluoro filter concept enables up…Read article
Advanced Visualization in Spine Surgery
There have been meaningful advances in spine surgery in recent years. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) techniques provide significant benefits, helping to minimize surgical trauma, improve…Read article
How Augmented Reality is Transforming Vascular Neurosurgery
Augmented Reality is changing surgery, with new information helping to improve the precision and safety of procedures. This is especially true in vascular neurosurgery where Augmented Reality is…Read article
GLOW800 Augmented Reality Fluorescence in AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) treatment
In this case study Prof. Dr. Feres Chaddad talks about the treatment of AVMs. It illustrates how the Augmented Reality Fluorescence GLOW800 can help surgeons during microsurgical resection by…Read article
Neurovascular Surgery & Augmented Reality Fluorescence
Vascular neurosurgery is highly complex. Surgeons need to be able to rely on robust anatomical information. As such, visualization technologies play an essential role. Prof. Nils Ole Schmidt is a…Read article
Microscopy Enhanced Navigation in Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical procedures are very complex and delicate, especially when they involve craniotomy. Surgeons need to be extremely focused and concentrated throughout. Navigation plays an essential role,…Read article
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Improving Precision and Accuracy with microscopes
Spine surgery is extremely delicate and requires extensive training and experience. Innovative visualization technologies can also help achieve better outcomes allowing to see more and have a clearer…Read article
Neurosurgery with Heads-up Display
In the following video interviews Prof. Dr. Raphael Guzman, Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland, talks about his experience in heads-up…Read article
Augmented Reality and Fluorescence: Clinical Uses in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery
In this webinar Dr. Bendok and Dr. Morcos explain how Augmented Reality and Fluorescence can enhance visualization and support surgical decision making. They present first-hand experience of the GLOW…Read article
The Benefits of Fluorescein and ICG use in Vascular Neurosurgery
In this webinar Professor Marco Cenzato, head of neurosurgery in the Niguarda Hospital in Milan, Italy talks about the use of Fluorescein Sodium and Indocyanine Green (ICG) in Vascular Neurosurgery.Read article
Surgical Microscopes: Key Factors for OR Nurses
Operating room (OR) nurses are vital to the surgery process. An OR Nurse Manager explains the key surgical microscope features to facilitate their work.Read article
How to Drape an Overhead Surgical Microscope
The tutorial features the Leica ARveo digital Augmented Reality microscope for complex neurosurgery. The procedure also applies to the Leica M530 OHX, OH6, OH5 and OH4.Read article
How to Drape a Surgical Microscope
Before performing surgical procedures, it is important to drape the surgical microscope to ensure sterile working conditions. At Leica, we are committed to helping you with your surgical practice. In…Read article
Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
Managing unruptured intracranial aneurysms is complex and usually involves one or a combination of three options – conservative, endovascular, or surgical treatment. During surgical treatment the…Read article