Publications and Case Reports

The study conducted at the CUNY (City University of New York) School of Medicine compares Avatar Medical’s VR technology to traditional anatomy teaching methods. Results show that VR boosts student engagement, confidence, and motivation through immersive 3D exploration. While not a full replacement, VR works best as a complementary tool that enhances medical education and training.

The study highlights the impact of Avatar Medical’s VR on surgical planning for pelvic bone sarcoma. By turning CT and MRI scans into interactive 3D models, surgeons achieve clearer visualization and refine 44% of their surgical strategies. VR increases precision, confidence, and communication, leading to better outcomes.

The study shows how Avatar Medical’s VR improves planning for cryoablation of renal tumors, reducing the risk of damage to nearby organs. By visualizing CT scans in 3D, surgeons can plan precise and creative probe placements. The findings emphasize VR’s value in enhancing minimally invasive procedures and patient safety.

The study validates the DIVA software, showing its simplicity and effectiveness in 3D reconstruction and VR modeling. Five novice users create accurate heart models comparable to an expert’s work, improving with practice. The study confirms DIVA as an intuitive tool for precise 3D reconstruction, even for beginners.

The study demonstrates how Avatar Medical’s VR enhances surgical planning for breast cancer using detailed 3D MRI visualizations. This technology helps surgeons better assess tumor volume, lymph nodes, and surrounding tissue. In a nipple-sparing mastectomy case, VR proves valuable for improving planning and outcomes.

Three real-life breast cancer cases showcase Avatar Medical’s use in evaluating tumor response, guiding treatment choices, and planning loco-regional management. The studies show how VR supports daily clinical decisions with ease of use and high-quality images. It proves to be a practical tool for surgical planning and decision-making.

The study evaluates the DIVA VR platform for breast cancer tumor localization, comparing it to traditional MRI visualization. Results show that surgeons using DIVA analyze images faster and more accurately. This confirms VR’s role in improving surgical planning and precision in breast cancer treatment.

The study demonstrates how DIVA’s VR software supports decision-making in oncoplastic breast surgery by enabling precise visualization of tumors and breast volume from MRI data. In a 31-year-old patient with multiple lesions, VR helped confirm suitability for conservative surgery. This approach preserved breast appearance while maintaining surgical safety and effectiveness.

We sought to evaluate the appropriateness of cardiac anatomy renderings by a new virtual reality (VR) technology, entitled DIVA, directly applicable to raw MRI imaging data without intermediate segmentation steps in comparison to standard 3D rendering techniques (3D PDF and 3D printing). Differences in post processing times were also evaluated.

Craniofacial fracture management is challenging to teach due to the complex anatomy of the skull, even when using three-dimensional (3D) CT-scan images. DIVA is a software allowing the straightforward visualization of CT-scans in a user-friendly 3D virtual reality (VR) environment. Here, we assess DIVA as an educational tool for craniofacial trauma for undergraduate medical students.

Video Credit: AP-HP, Descartes University.

The study examines ischiopagus twin separation, a complex procedure due to shared spinal, neural, and visceral structures. From a plastic surgery perspective, one key challenge is covering large parietal defects created during separation. The report outlines incision design strategies that help minimize morbidity and improve coverage, particularly in the abdominal and perineal areas.