Surgical navigation for repair of heart valve leaflets
US9393080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0223
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
To improve the overall navigation process for minimally invasive repair of heart valve leaflets, an augmented reality technique capable of providing a robust three-dimensional context for transesophogeal echocardiography data has been developed. In the context of various embodiment of the invention, augmented reality essentially refers to a system in which the primary environment is virtual but the environment is augmented by real elements. In this real-time environment, the surgeon can easily and intuitively identify the tool, surgical targets, and high risk areas, and view tool trajectories and orientations.
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