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Augmented Reality

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The primary clinical focus of our lab is intraoperative visualization—specifically, augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation. In the operating room, the impact of Medical Extended Reality (MXR) is most evident in complex surgeries that require extensive preoperative planning and seamless collaboration among multidisciplinary medical teams. These technologies support precision, enhance decision-making, and ultimately contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Since November of 2023 we have over 75 surgical procedures at UC Davis including:

  • 30 Neurosurgery

  • 25 ENT/CMF

  • 20 Oral Surgery

  • 8 Craniofacial/Pediatric 

  • 8 Orthopedic Surgery

 

Additionally, we have assisted with 32 additional cases with outside research collaborators from across the world. 

 

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Neurosurgeons use MRI and CAT scan data to plan rare and complex surgeries.

Augmented reality goggles display virtual 3D models floating in a real environment that surgeons can view and control with hand held devices.

Virtual 3D models floating in a real environment.

Focus Areas

Some of the key areas where the lab is pioneering innovations include craniomaxillofacial, head and neck, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery. See how we are putting MXR to use in these complex medical domains.

Transforming Surgery

Current Standard of Care

The current standard of care uses 2D point-based anatomic verification

Future Standard of Care

The future standard of care will involve a 3D anatomic perspective 

Innovations

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  • First to apply AR navigation to many new surgery procedures across ENT, neurosurgery & orthopedic surgery

  • AR system to track bony fracture reduction

  • AR-navigated blind osteotomies

  • A novel stereotactic EEG AR workflow

  • AR ventriculostomy tracking system

  • AR tracking of hip implants

Clinical Applications

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