3D Medical Imaging for Thoracic Surgery: Lobectomy & Segmentectomy

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Surgical Reality 3D Models in Personalized Thoracic Surgery

Patient-specific 3D models developed in collaboration with thoracic surgeons to support lobectomies and segmentectomies in preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance.

Surgical Reality generates AI-powered 3D reconstruction of the pulmonary arteries, veins, bronchi, lung lobes, and pulmonary segmental borders within minutes from standard CT images. The platform automatically detects anatomical variations and enables rapid tumor labeling and surgical margin assessment.

Clinical studies in the Netherlands have demonstrated surgical plan modifications in up to 52% of consecutive segmentectomy cases when reviewing Surgical Reality’s advanced 3D reconstructions in the pre-operative planning phase. (Sadeghi et al. 2021), (Bakhuis et al., 2023)

Patient-specific 3D models developed in collaboration with thoracic surgeons to support lobectomies and segmentectomies in preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance.

Surgical Reality generates AI-powered 3D reconstruction of the pulmonary arteries, veins, bronchi, lung lobes, and pulmonary segmental borders within minutes from standard CT images. The platform automatically detects anatomical variations and enables rapid tumor labeling and surgical margin assessment.

Clinical studies in the Netherlands have demonstrated surgical plan modifications in up to 52% of consecutive segmentectomy cases when reviewing Surgical Reality’s advanced 3D reconstructions in the pre-operative planning phase. (Sadeghi et al. 2021), (Bakhuis et al., 2023)

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How Surgical Reality Viewer Supports Lung Surgery and Seamlessly Integrates Into Daily Practice

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AI-powered 3D reconstruction of pulmonary anatomy within minutes

Accurate 3D visualization of arteries, veins, bronchi, lobes, tumors, and segmental borders

Automatic detection of bronchovascular anatomical variations

Fast tumor annotation and surgical margin assessment

Cross-referenced views with original CT imaging

Easy-to-use interface, designed for surgeons

Developed and clinically validated in collaboration with thoracic surgeons

Features

Automated and Efficient 3D Segmentation of Pulmonary Anatomy

Our AI-driven anatomical segmentation algorithms are trained on a diverse CT dataset from patients undergoing lung resections, providing accurate and clinically grounded anatomical segmentation of the following structures:

Pulmonary arteries

Pulmonary veins

Bronchial tree

Pulmonary segments with defined segmental borders arteries

Pulmonary segments with defined segmental
borders arteries

Lung lobes

You can selectively show or hide individual anatomical structures to clearly visualize their relationship to the lesion.

Tumor Annotation in One Click & Surgical Planning Tools

Using the automated and easy-to-use marker, you can annotate the following structures within one click:

Tumors

Other pulmonary abnormalities/lesions

Tools

The Surgical Reality Viewer Includes Integrated Tools to Support Surgical Planning

All structures remain cross-referenced with the original CT scan, ensuring continuous anatomical validation by the healthcare provider.

Margin simulation tool

Instantly generate and adjust resection margins (in milimeters) to simulate planned boundaries based on the contemplated surgical approach.

Measurement tools

Quantitative distance and spatial assessment directly within the original CT-imaging data.

Editing tools

Refine or correct any segmented structure using intuitive drawing and erasing functionalities.

Features

High-Fidelity CT Rendering

State-of-the-art volume rendering
Surgical Reality’s 3D viewer enables high-quality CT volume rendering, whichprovides detailed visualization of surrounding tissues in relation to the lung anatomy and corresponding 3D model, enabling comprehensive anatomical assessment.

Immersive virtual reality
The Surgical Reality viewer also enables immersive patient-specific model review through the use of head mounted displays (VR-glasses).

Interactive and Deformable 3D Model Guidance Intraoperatively

The interactive, deformable 3D model provides a real-time anatomical reference during surgery. It dynamically adapts to tissue deformation, simulating intraoperative conditions based on tissue characteristics. This helps maintain spatial orientation and supports precise anatomical guidance throughout the procedure.

This functionality assists in:

Confirmation of vascular and bronchial structures
Verification of resection planes
Anatomical orientation during minimally invasive procedures (VATS and RATS)

The benefits

Clinical Proven Benefits

Clinical Proven
Benefits

Clinical Proven Benefits

According to the literature, 3D surgical planning is associated with improved surgical margins, reduced blood loss, and fewer complications, contributing to faster patient recovery.

These benefits extend to all stakeholders involved, including surgeons, hospitals, and patients.

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-30 min

Operating time for 3D VATS compared to 2D VATS

Evidence

> 97%

Accurate Anatomical 3D Models

Evidence

52%

Plan change after SR 3D model review

Evidence

Insight Driven
Innovation

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Artificial intelligence–assisted augmented reality robotic lung surgery: Navigating the future of thoracic surgery

JTCVS Techniques

Artificial intelligence–assisted augmented reality robotic lung surgery: Navigating the future of thoracic surgery

JTCVS Techniques

Essential Surgical Plan Modifications After Virtual Reality Planning in 50 Consecutive Segmentectomies

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Segmentectomy

Pre-operative Plan Change

Essential Surgical Plan Modifications After Virtual Reality Planning in 50 Consecutive Segmentectomies

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Segmentectomy

Pre-operative Plan Change

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence for 3-dimensional planning of lung segmentectomies

JTCVS Techniques

AR / VR

Segmentectomy

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence for 3-dimensional planning of lung segmentectomies

JTCVS Techniques

AR / VR

Segmentectomy

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Experience patient-specific 3D planning for thoracic surgery.

CT-to-3D in minutes

Locally hosted

PACS integration

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Request a Demo

Experience patient-specific 3D planning for thoracic surgery.

CT-to-3D in minutes

Locally hosted

PACS integration

Request a demo

Request a Demo

Experience patient-specific 3D planning for thoracic surgery.

CT-to-3D in minutes

Locally hosted

PACS integration

Request a demo

[email protected]

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Surgical Reality 3D Models in Personalized Thoracic Surgery

Surgical Reality 3D Models in Personalized Thoracic Surgery

Surgical Reality 3D Models in Personalized Thoracic Surgery

Patient-specific 3D models developed in collaboration with thoracic surgeons to support lobectomies and segmentectomies in preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance.

Clinical studies in the Netherlands have demonstrated surgical plan modifications in up to 52% of consecutive segmentectomy cases when reviewing Surgical Reality’s advanced 3D reconstructions in the pre-operative planning phase. (Sadeghi et al. 2021), (Bakhuis et al., 2023)

Patient-specific 3D models developed in collaboration with thoracic surgeons to support lobectomies and segmentectomies in preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance.

Clinical studies in the Netherlands have demonstrated surgical plan modifications in up to 52% of consecutive segmentectomy cases when reviewing Surgical Reality’s advanced 3D reconstructions in the pre-operative planning phase. (Sadeghi et al. 2021), (Bakhuis et al., 2023)

Support

How Surgical Reality Viewer Supports Lung Surgery and Seamlessly Integrates Into Daily Practice

How Surgical Reality Viewer Supports Lung Surgery and Seamlessly Integrates Into Daily Practice

Direct PACS connections

Series selector

AI-powered 3D reconstruction of pulmonary anatomy within minutes

Accurate 3D visualization of arteries, veins, bronchi, lobes, tumors, and segmental borders

Automatic detection of bronchovascular anatomical variations

Fast tumor annotation and surgical margin assessment

Cross-referenced views with original CT imaging

Easy-to-use interface, designed for surgeons

Developed and clinically validated in collaboration with thoracic surgeons

Features

Automated and Efficient 3D Segmentation of Pulmonary Anatomy

Automated and Efficient 3D Segmentation of Pulmonary Anatomy

Our AI-driven anatomical segmentation algorithms are trained on a diverse CT dataset from patients undergoing lung resections, providing accurate and clinically grounded anatomical segmentation of the following structures:

Our AI-driven anatomical segmentation algorithms are trained on a diverse CT dataset from patients undergoing lung resections, providing accurate and clinically grounded anatomical segmentation of the following structures:

Pulmonary arteries

Pulmonary veins

Bronchial tree

Pulmonary segments with defined segmental borders arteries

Pulmonary segments with defined segmental borders arteries

Lung lobes

You can selectively show or hide individual anatomical structures to clearly visualize their relationship to the lesion.

You can selectively show or hide individual anatomical structures to clearly visualize their relationship to the lesion.

Tumor Annotation in One Click & Surgical Planning Tools

Tumor Annotation in One Click & Surgical Planning Tools

Using the automated and easy-to-use marker, you can annotate the following structures within one click:

Using the automated and easy-to-use marker, you can annotate the following structures within one click:

Tumors

Other pulmonary abnormalities/lesions

Tools

The Surgical Reality Viewer Includes Integrated Tools to Support Surgical Planning

The Surgical Reality Viewer Includes Integrated Tools to Support Surgical Planning

All structures remain cross-referenced with the original CT scan, ensuring continuous anatomical validation by the healthcare provider.

Features

High-Fidelity CT Rendering

High-Fidelity CT Rendering

State-of-the-art volume renderingSurgical Reality’s 3D viewer enables high-quality CT volume rendering, whichprovides detailed visualization of surrounding tissues in relation to the lung anatomy and corresponding 3D model, enabling comprehensive anatomical assessment.

Immersive virtual realityThe Surgical Reality viewer also enables immersive patient-specific model review through the use of head mounted displays (VR-glasses).

Interactive and Deformable 3D Model Guidance Intraoperatively

Interactive and Deformable 3D Model Guidance Intraoperatively

Confirmation of vascular and bronchial structures

Anatomical orientation during minimally invasive procedures (VATS and RATS)

The benefits

Clinical Proven Benefits

Clinical ProvenBenefits

Clinical Proven Benefits

According to the literature, 3D surgical planning is associated with improved surgical margins, reduced blood loss, and fewer complications, contributing to faster patient recovery.

These benefits extend to all stakeholders involved, including surgeons, hospitals, and patients.

-30 min

-30 min

> 97%

> 97%

52%

52%

Evidence

Insight Driven Innovation

Insight Driven Innovation

Insight Driven Innovation

Request a Demo

Experience patient-specific 3D planning for thoracic surgery.

CT-to-3D in minutes

Locally hosted

PACS integration

[email protected]

Pulmonary segments with defined segmental
borders arteries

State-of-the-art volume rendering
Surgical Reality’s 3D viewer enables high-quality CT volume rendering, whichprovides detailed visualization of surrounding tissues in relation to the lung anatomy and corresponding 3D model, enabling comprehensive anatomical assessment.

Immersive virtual reality
The Surgical Reality viewer also enables immersive patient-specific model review through the use of head mounted displays (VR-glasses).

Clinical Proven
Benefits

Insight Driven
Innovation

Insight Driven
Innovation

Insight Driven
Innovation