Virtual Reality Meets Surgery: The Future of Medical Training

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VR Doctor

An Apple a day keeps the doctor at play. Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset is saving surgeons thousands on training.

• Replaces some training cadavers costing up to $5-10k per body

• Traditional medical monitor setups cost up to $20-30k

• Spatial computing reduces physical screens in live-operating rooms

Displaying patient’s vital information within a surgeon’s field of view could improve safety and efficiency. Future app-creation has potential to overlay 3D imaging on real-world anatomy. Sort of like Operation, but in real life.

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