About
Surgical Theater's eXperiential Reality® (XR) platform is a cutting-edge medical technology solution that bridges the gap between preoperative planning and real-time surgical execution. By leveraging AI, the platform transforms conventional 2D scans (MRI, CT) into immersive, interactive 3D anatomical models that clinicians can explore, annotate, and act upon throughout the entire care continuum. The platform's flagship product suite includes PlanXR™ for patient-specific surgical planning and risk identification, BrainSTORM™ for epilepsy care visualization, XR Studio™ for multi-user case reviews and surgical education, SyncAR® Spine and Cranial for live intraoperative AR overlay guidance, and ConveyXR™ for patient engagement through personalized XR anatomy views. Surgical Theater is trusted by leading institutions including Stanford, Mayo Clinic, and Hoag Spine Center. It enables neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, and other specialists to mentally rehearse complex procedures before entering the OR, reducing intraoperative surprises and improving patient outcomes. Clinical research studies support its effectiveness in enhancing surgical precision, surgeon confidence, and patient comprehension. The platform is ideal for academic medical centers, hospital systems, and surgical specialty practices seeking to elevate safety and outcomes through advanced visualization technology.
Key Features
- AI-Powered 2D-to-3D Reconstruction: Automatically converts standard 2D MRI and CT scans into patient-specific, interactive 3D anatomical models using advanced AI algorithms.
- SyncAR® Intraoperative Overlay: Brings the surgeon's preoperative plan into the OR in real time via augmented reality, providing live, plan-driven guidance for spine and cranial procedures.
- Surgical Rehearsal & Planning: PlanXR™ allows surgeons to explore anatomy, identify risks, and rehearse entire procedures virtually before stepping into the operating room.
- Patient Engagement with ConveyXR™: Delivers personalized XR reconstructions directly to patients, helping them visualize their anatomy and understand their planned procedure in an accessible way.
- Multi-User XR Studio: XR Studio™ enables collaborative, multi-user case reviews, surgical education sessions, and clinical presentations within immersive XR headsets.
Use Cases
- Neurosurgeons at academic medical centers use PlanXR™ to rehearse complex brain tumor resections and identify vascular risks before entering the OR.
- Spine surgery teams use SyncAR® Spine to overlay preoperative plans onto the patient in real time during procedures, improving screw placement accuracy and reducing radiation exposure.
- Epilepsy care teams use BrainSTORM™ to consolidate and visualize multi-modal patient data, facilitating faster and more confident surgical candidacy decisions.
- Hospital patient education coordinators use ConveyXR™ to walk patients through their upcoming surgery using personalized 3D anatomical models, improving informed consent and reducing anxiety.
- Surgical residency programs and medical schools use XR Studio™ for immersive, multi-user case reviews and procedural training without requiring cadavers or live OR access.
Pros
- Improved Surgical Safety & Precision: Surgeons can visualize hidden anatomical structures—nerves, vessels, organs—that are invisible under standard imaging, significantly reducing intraoperative risk.
- Validated by Leading Medical Institutions: Backed by clinical research studies and adopted at top-tier centers like Stanford, Mayo Clinic, and Lehigh Valley Health Network, lending strong credibility.
- End-to-End Surgical Workflow Coverage: Covers the full care continuum from preoperative planning and patient education to live intraoperative AR guidance and clinical collaboration.
- Enhanced Patient Understanding: ConveyXR™ empowers patients with intuitive 3D views of their own anatomy, improving informed consent and reducing pre-procedure anxiety.
Cons
- Enterprise Pricing Model: Designed for hospital systems and large surgical practices; pricing is not publicly disclosed and likely requires a sales engagement, making it inaccessible for individual clinicians or smaller practices.
- Specialized Hardware Requirements: Full AR/VR functionality requires compatible XR headsets, adding hardware procurement and IT integration complexity for healthcare organizations.
- Narrow Specialty Focus: Primarily optimized for neurosurgery and spine surgery use cases; applicability across other surgical specialties may be limited at this stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of surgeries does Surgical Theater support?
Surgical Theater primarily supports neurosurgery (brain tumor, epilepsy, cranial procedures) and spine surgery, with dedicated products like SyncAR® Spine, SyncAR® Cranial, BrainSTORM™, and PlanXR™ tailored to these specialties.
How does the platform convert 2D scans into 3D models?
The eXperiential Reality® platform uses AI algorithms to process standard MRI and CT imaging data and reconstruct it into patient-specific, interactive 3D anatomical models that can be explored in XR environments.
Can Surgical Theater be used during an active surgical procedure?
Yes. SyncAR® Spine and SyncAR® Cranial are specifically designed for intraoperative use, overlaying the surgeon's preoperative plan onto the patient in real time via augmented reality during surgery.
What is BrainSTORM™ used for?
BrainSTORM™ is a specialized module that streamlines the epilepsy care continuum by aggregating and visualizing all of an epilepsy patient's diagnostic data into a single, comprehensive, easy-to-interpret XR model for clinical review.
How does Surgical Theater help with patient communication?
The ConveyXR™ module delivers patient-specific 3D XR reconstructions directly to patients, allowing them to see their own anatomy and understand their diagnosis and planned intervention in an immersive, accessible format.
