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Precise images – precise cut

Image: Screen with several images from imaging during surgery and an image from an endoscopic camera

Surgeons need a clear sicht, especially in minimally invasive surgery, where it can be hard to see anything in the operating area. Today's interventional imaging is far beyond the C-arc in the OR: In the future, we will be able to directly project images onto the patient’s body using AR. And AI-controlled catheters will be able to find their way through blood vessels autonomously. Learn more about the future of imaging in the OR in our Trend Topic and at virtual.MEDICA 2020!

Exhibitors related to imaging supplies and surgery

All about products and exhibitors around imaging supplies and surgery at virtual.MEDICA 2020!

Why you should definitely participate virtually: This is new for you in 2020!

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  • Four days of virtual knowledge transfer in exciting discussions and top-class lectures by renowned speakers.

  • NEW:  Everything will be transmitted via live video streams and will also be available on-demand after the event.

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virtual.COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM

In-depth insights into the world of small equipment and supplies

Image: End of an endoscopic tube, next to the logo of the COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM by IVAM; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf

COMPAMED offers high-tech solutions for the field of medical technology and has established itself in recent years as a leading international marketplace for suppliers of medical manufacturing.

New materials, production techniques, nanotechnology and microsystems technology: leading experts share their knowledge from the world of components in the virtual.COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM by IVAM.

Learn more about new technologies that can be used in imaging in the session "Laser and photonics applications, EPIC tech watch" at Tuesday, 17 November, 10:40 – 13:40 h!

Dr. Thomas Klein, Optores
Image: Dr. Thomas Klein; Copyright: private
Tuesday, 17. November, 12:00 – 12:20 h:
4D OCT for surgical guidance and diagnosis

Aldas Juronis, EKSPLA
Image: Aldas Juronis; Copyright: private
Tuesday, 17 November, 12:20 – 12:40 h:
Using of photoacoustic imaging solutions in early stage breast cancer detection
You can find the complete program of the CHTF here
You can find all information about CHTF here

Topic of the Month
Image: Robotic system for assistance in surgery; Copyright: PantherMedia/phonlamai

Robotics in the operating room

In the operating room, minimally invasive procedures are increasingly used. Robot-assisted systems are a great help for the surgeon. They support the surgeon and are extremely precise. Through innovative research approaches, robotic systems are constantly evolving.
Click here for the Topic of the Month

Interview
Image: Surgeon with glasses and 3D-RoboticScope in use; Copyright: bhs-technologies

3D-RoboticScope: surgery with a head movement

Surgery can be very strenuous for a surgeon, as he often has to bend over the patient in a rigid position for hours. For the first time worldwide, a surgical microscope that can be controlled by head movements was used at the University Hospital Zurich. This makes surgery not only more comfortable, but also faster.
Click here for the interview with Prof. Alexander Huber

virtual.MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM

Defining the future of digital health

Image: Surgery microscope on the head of a mannequin; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf
The virtual.MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM is your platform for innovations. Top speakers and protagonists of the scene will reflect for you in top-class expert panels, tech talks and deep dive sessions on the latest developments in the field of digital health solutions. Here, the pioneers of the industry discuss openly and across all disciplinary and sectoral boundaries.

Expert Panel: Smart Robotics – how to build intelligent machines for healthcare

Tuesday, 17 November

11:00 – 11:05 h: Introduction / Short keynote
11:05 – 11:35 h: Statements / Lectures from panelists
11:35 – 11:55 h: Panel discussion
11:55 – 12:00 h: Questions & Answers (Q & A)

Moderation: Dr. André T. Nemat, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Institute for Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Panel:
Jürgen Folwerk, Head of Medical Engineering, R&D Medical, KUKA Deutschland GmbH (tbc)
Simon Lucas, Innovation Program Manager, Merck (tbc)
Jörn Vogel, Team Leader Re-enabling Robotics, Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, DLR German Aerospace Center
Prof. Dr. Franziska Mathis-Ullrich, Institute for Anthropomatics and Robotics - Intelligent Process Automation and Robotics Lab, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Dr. André T. Nemat
Image: Dr. André Nemat; Copyright: private

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Institute for Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Prof. Dr. Franziska Mathis-Ullrich
Image: Prof. Dr. Franziska Mathis-Ullrich; Copyright: private

Institute for Anthropomatics and Robotics - Intelligent Process Automation and Robotics Lab, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Jörn Vogel
Image: Jörn Vogel; Copyright: private

Team Leader Re-enabling Robotics, Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, DLR German Aerospace Center

You can find the complete program of MHIF here
Find all information about MHIF here

Interview
Image: Application of AR sonography; Copyright: Fraunhofer IGD

Augmented reality ultrasound: putting the focus on patients

This is how a conventional ultrasound scan works: patients lie down on a table next to the ultrasound machine. A doctor uses a probe to scan the part of the body in question, while he or she looks at the pictures on a monitor. In other words, the physician either focuses on his/her hand on the patient or the monitor. The Fraunhofer IGD wants to change this process as part of the "sonAR" project.
Click here for the interview with Matthias Noll

Interview
Image: A device with a large monitor and different control panels in a darkened laboratory; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPA – PAMB

Cardiovascular diseases: using AI to navigate the catheter

Treatment of a heart attack or stroke caused by vascular occlusion must be prompt to prevent further damage to vital tissue. Unfortunately, the actual treatment is often preceded by a lengthy catheter-based procedure where the cardiologist manually guides the catheter to the affected vessel. AI might perform this task in the future.
Click here for the interview with Lennart Karstensen