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[h2]Precision surgery in pediatrics with spatial imaging[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Video-assisted thoracoscopy treats congenital cystic lung malformations while preserving healthy tissue, but surgeons often need deeper patient-specific insights. Researchers in China used 3D VR models created from patient data to improve recognition and spatial understanding of complex anatomy.[/p][p][/p][p]Yang W, Xu Y, Wang Z, Ye M, Chen R, Da M, Qi J (2025) Virtual reality-assisted preoperative planning for pediatric thoracoscopic segmentectomy: a retrospective study. BMC Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-06259-3[/p][p][/p][h3]Improving thoracoscopy with Virtual Reality[/h3][p][/p][p]Thoracoscopy is a tissue-sparing alternative to thoracotomy, offering less blood loss, faster recovery, and better preservation of healthy lung tissue. However, the procedure is technically demanding and requires strong spatial understanding, which conventional 2D or static 3D imaging often cannot provide.[/p][p][/p][p]Interactive 3D VR models turn standard scans into dynamic visualizations, improving anatomical insight and enabling more accurate and personalized surgical planning.[/p][p][/p][p]After model reconstruction, the team jointly reviewed lesion positions and surrounding structures in VR. Two senior surgeons independently assessed anatomical accuracy, focusing on pulmonary arterial branching, vessel size, and venous pathways.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thoracoscopic surgeries were then performed using VR-derived landmarks to guide sequential dissection of vessels and bronchi, with the value of VR for intraoperative navigation assessed throughout.[/p][p][/p][h3]Safer thoracoscopic resections[/h3][p][/p][p]All 19 surgeries were completed thoracoscopically with no conversions. VR reconstructions provided better anatomical detail than conventional CT, with two independent assessors confirming clearer visualization of bronchial branches and pulmonary vessels.[/p][p][/p][p]VR allowed surgeons to assess lesion boundaries more accurately, plan extended resections when needed, and rehearse complex dissections, reducing the risk of vascular injury. This improved precision planning in combined segmentectomies.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Advantages of spatial imaging Conventional CT forces surgeons to mentally translate 2D images into 3D anatomy. VR overcomes this by offering immersive, interactive models that show true spatial relationships and allow simulation of surgical paths. It improves planning, preparedness, and team collaboration through shared visualization.[/p][p][/p][h3]How to start with Medicalholodeck[/h3][p][/p][p]Medical Imaging XR enables clinicians to visualize, assess, and collaborate within an immersive, spatial environment. It allows real-time interaction with patient-specific 3D models, enhancing anatomical understanding, improving diagnostic accuracy, and supporting more precise surgical planning.[/p][p][/p][p]Medicalholodeck integrates with secure hospital systems, offering PACS access, HIPAA-compliant data handling, and full patient security. It works on VR headsets, PCs, iPads, and iPhones for flexible use in hospitals, classrooms, and training centers.[/p][p][/p][p]Specialized features for surgical planning are exclusive to Medical Imaging XR PRO FDA.[/p][p][/p][p]Currently, Medicalholodeck is available only for educational use. The platform is undergoing FDA and CE certification, and we expect Medical Imaging XR PRO to be available soon in the U.S. and EU markets.[/p]

[h3]Meet us at RSNA in Chicago from November 30 to December 3 at booth 4052, and experience Medicalholodeck’s professional applications in spatial imaging and AI. Discover how 3D screens, AI, and virtual reality come together to transform medical workflows and communication.[/h3][h3]Medicalholodeck at RSNA[/h3][h3][/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Spatial imaging on 3D screens and VR[/h2][p] [/p][p]Latest glasses-free 3D screens open a new level of immersion. These displays provide true spatial depth and highly precise visualization of medical data. Explore anatomical structures and imaging directly in real 3D space – enhancing medical workflows and visual communication. Medicalholodeck now runs on 3D and 2D screens as well as in Virtual Reality. Test it live at booth 4052.[/p][p][/p][h2]Smart imaging with AI segmentation[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Medicalholodeck combines automatic segmentation technology with advanced spatial visualization to take medical imaging to the next level. Interact with automatically segmented anatomical structures in 3D, explore them intuitively, and communicate your findings clearly. Experience it at RSNA, booth 4052![/p][p][/p][h2]Spatial telemedicine and communication[/h2][p] [/p][p]Bring your teams together in a shared 3D space. Connect 3D screens with VR headsets and collaborate on the same medical data in real time. Medicalholodeck enables spatial telemedicine and communication across distances in fully immersive 3D.[/p][p] [/p][p]Learn more about the next level of smart spatial imaging in person. Meet us at RSNA 2025, booth 4052, and experience it firsthand.[/p][p] [/p][p]For more information, contact [email protected][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h2]Animated beating heart[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Anatomy Master introduces a new animated 3D model of the human heart, designed to bring anatomy to life. This fully dynamic beating heart allows you to explore its structure in detail—scale and rotate it from any angle, separate individual parts, and observe how they move together in real time.[/p][p][/p][h2]Teacher mode [/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The new Teacher Mode gives you better control over team sessions in TeamXR. Only participants with teacher status can interact directly with the data, ensuring smooth collaboration and preventing unwanted interruptions. At any time, any participant can switch into Teacher Mode to take the lead, guide the group, and keep the session focused and productive.[/p][p][/p][h2]Improvements[/h2][p][/p][h3]Medical imaging library[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Discover the new DICOM dataset settings, optimized for headsets, standalone systems, and PC-VR, now with enhanced color from Cinematic 25 presets.[/p][p][/p][h3]Automatic license detection upon reinstallation[/h3][p]License keys are now recognized automatically after reinstalling the app—no manual entry required.[/p][p][/p][h3]Reset user position[/h3][p]Quickly return to your original starting point with the new reset button, whether you’re in a solo session or collaborating in TeamXR.[/p][p][/p][h3]Reset UI panel positions[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]If UI panels disappear in the workspace, you can instantly bring them back into view. Simply press the UI button on the object marker, and all panels for the selected dataset will reposition in front of you.[/p][p][/p][h3]Disable low framerate warning screen[/h3][p][/p][p]Safety dialogs, such as the low framerate warning, can now be disabled in the settings, ensuring uninterrupted workflows and smoother video recordings without pop-up interruptions.[/p][p][/p][h3]Reset general settings[/h3][p]Easily restore all general settings to their default values with a single action.[/p][p][/p][h2]Changed[/h2]

• [p]Segmentation panel no longer rotates toward the user on the X-axis.[/p]
• [p]Default library now includes updated Medical Imaging models with new previews.[/p]

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• [p]Anatomy Master models no longer get stuck at 99% during loading in TeamXR.[/p]
• [p]Dissection Model annotations now load correctly.[/p]
• [p]Dissection Master models no longer change layers when switching between models.[/p]
• [p]Dissection Master model panel no longer collapses unexpectedly.[/p]
• [p]Jumping in TeamXR on Quest is now functional.[/p]
• [p]Users can activate licenses even if the pasted key contains extra spaces.[/p]
• [p]MPR panels now properly detach and sync across all users in TeamXR.[/p]

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[p]With tools like Medicalholodeck AI and Medical Imaging XR, clinicians at UKM are transforming traditional 2D scans into fully interactive 3D environments. These environments aren’t just visually impressive - they’re changing the way we communicate, plan surgeries, and educate future professionals.[/p][p]“We can now walk through the brain. We see the tumor as if it were in front of us - and explain it to the patient clearly,” says Prof. Dr. Markus Holling, Deputy Director of Neurosurgery at UKM.[/p][p]Learn more[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Turning medical imaging into immersive understanding[/h3][p]Traditionally, MRI, CT, and ultrasound scans are interpreted on flat 2D monitors. But interpreting slices through the body takes time, experience - and often leaves patients in the dark.[/p][p]With Medicalholodeck, these same scans are reconstructed into detailed 3D models that users can explore in VR. Neurosurgeons like Prof. Dr. Markus Holling at UKM now use this technology to rotate, zoom, slice, and annotate anatomical structures - right inside a virtual environment.[/p][p]“In the headset, I can move through the brain, explore tumors from every angle, and explain findings to patients in a way that feels real and intuitive,” said Prof. Holling.[/p][p][/p][h3]Empowering patients through visualization[/h3][p]One of the most powerful aspects of VR is its impact on patients.[/p][p]When Alexander Ewen, a glioblastoma patient at UKM, donned a headset and saw his tumor in 3D, he was able to understand what no 2D image had ever fully conveyed.[/p][p]“The virtual view is pure gold. It’s incredibly helpful, especially for non-experts. Suddenly, it all becomes clear,” Mr. Ewen shared.[/p][p]By giving patients access to interactive visualizations of their own anatomy, Medicalholodeck helps build trust, reduce anxiety, and empower individuals to engage in their care.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Connecting teams and enhancing collaboration[/h3][p]UKM uses Medicalholodeck’s multi-user VR environment to enable seamless collaboration between medical teams. An unlimited number of users can join a shared virtual space - whether in the same hospital or across different departments.[/p][p]In these sessions, clinicians can:[/p]

• [p]Discuss patient cases collaboratively[/p]
• [p]Use VR as a teaching platform during grand rounds or pre-op meetings[/p]
• [p]Annotate live scans in 3D[/p]
• [p]Take measurements together[/p]

[p]This isn’t just helpful - it’s transformative. VR enables a shared mental model for complex procedures, reducing miscommunication and improving outcomes.[/p][p][/p][h3]Supporting education from classroom to operating room[/h3][p]Medicalholodeck is designed not only for clinical discussions, but also for education and training. At UKM, VR headsets are used in teaching environments where medical students and residents learn anatomy, pathology, and surgical strategies in an immersive, hands-on way.[/p][p]With tools like:[/p]

• [p]Anatomy Master and Dissection Master – for in-depth anatomical exploration[/p]
• [p]Medical Imaging – for importing and working with DICOM images in 3D[/p]
• [p]Medicalholodeck AI – for automatic segmentation of DICOM data[/p]
• [p]RecordXR Studio – for capturing and creating VR training content[/p]

[p]Medicalholodeck helps institutions like UKM bridge the gap between theory and practice.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A scalable solution for the full clinical journey[/h3][p]UKM’s adoption of VR is part of a broader vision to integrate Medicalholodeck into every stage of patient care. The platform supports consultations, pre-operative planning, surgical team coordination, post-operative follow-up, and medical education. This makes Medicalholodeck a flexible, scalable solution that benefits both clinicians and patients across the entire clinical journey.[/p][p][/p][h3]The future of imaging is spatial![/h3][p]At UKM, Medicalholodeck has helped make the invisible visible - and the complex understandable. What was once limited to the mind of the surgeon is now accessible to the whole team and the patient.[/p][p]As more hospitals follow UKM’s lead, immersive VR is set to become an essential tool in modern medicine - not just for seeing, but for understanding.[/p][p]
Images courtesy of, and copyrighted by UKM.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Medicalholodeck will join METC 2025, hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar in Doha, to present its spatial imaging and educational solutions for advancing medical training and healthcare.[/h2][p][/p][h3]October 17–19, 2025 – Doha, Qatar[/h3][h3]More information[/h3][p]The METC 2025 conference highlights the role of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality in reshaping medical education worldwide.[/p][p]Medicalholodeck’s spatial imaging platform delivers immersive, interactive 3D visualizations and mixed reality experiences that help educators and learners deepen understanding and strengthen clinical skills in a highly engaging, risk-free environment.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Attendees will be able to explore how Medicalholodeck integrates advanced spatial imaging with practical applications in medical training, opening new opportunities for experiential learning and improved patient care knowledge.[/p][p]Connect with us at METC 2025 to experience firsthand how immersive spatial imaging and AI-driven solutions are shaping the future of healthcare – and to discuss how we can work together to advance medical education.[/p][p]

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