Leica Microsystems from Heerbrugg has developed a surgical microscope accessory that is used to view blood flow during bypass operations. It enables surgeons to see the fluorescence as augmented reality. This overlays the blood vessels while maintaining the view of the surrounding anatomical environment of the surgical site.
Whether clamping an aneurysm, removing an AVM, performing microvascular decompression or bypass, clear visualisation of cerebral anatomy and blood flow is essential for optimal outcomes. With the so-called GLOW800 augmented reality (AR) fluorescence and ICG, surgeons see the cerebral anatomy in natural colours with full depth perception, enhanced with real-time vascular perfusion. This has been made possible by the company Leica Microsystems.
Leica Microsystems develops and produces microscopes and scientific instruments for the analysis of micro- and nanostructures.
With this latest technology, surgical procedures no longer have to be interrupted to switch between the natural microscope image and a two-dimensional black and white near-infrared video. For surgeons, this means no more mental gymnastics to merge the different views. This extended view is intended to provide more safety. Surgeons can choose from a range of false colours as needed and for optimal contrast with the tissue.
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