Dextroscope - Bracco Group

The Bracco Group a provider of global diagnostic imaging solutions has introduced Dextroscope, a virtual reality system which uses computer software to integrate tomographic images from CT and MRI into true 3D volumetric objects that can be viewed stereoscopically.

Dextroscope provides a deeper understanding of complex anatomical relationships and pathology for surgical planning and evaluation. Dextroscope utilizes two six-degree-of-freedom (6D) positional controllers, one in each hand, that work as extensions of the surgeon's hands, providing the ability to interact with patient images. In addition to pre-surgical planning, surgeons can show and explain to patients exactly what's going on, why, and what they plan to do to correct the problem.

Dextroscope can be used by an individual or a small team of people who wish to review data simultaneously. It is ergonomically designed, so an individual can perform hours of delicate work without strain. A user is able to comfortably rest his or her arms, and can then "hold", view and interact with the images right in front of their eyes. Based on proprietary virtual reality technology, the Dextroscope allows physicians to analyse 3D multi-modality imaging data with speed, comfort and precision.

The first six renowned institutions utilised this breakthrough technology in the USA are Stanford University Hospital & Clinics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, St. Louis University Hospital, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Cornell University/New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Johns Hopkins University Hospital.