Navigated Liver Surgery (IMAGE)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Navigated Liver Surgery

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Professor Wang (left) of the EHBH in Shanghai operates on a liver with the support of the navigation system. The position of the surgical instrument in the organ is continuously displayed on the screen. This helps the surgeon to orient himself and to improve accuracy and safety.

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Fraunhofer MEVIS

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