Tag: Surgical Planning
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Parents of Conjoined Twins Defy Medical Odds and Find Hope in Papua New Guinea
In the face of daunting medical odds, hope prevailed In Papua New Guinea, a remarkable journey of resilience has unfolded as parents refused to give up on their conjoined twins, despite dire recommendations from local doctors. The medical team advised that the boys were beyond help and urged the family to take them home, a…
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Preoperative Care Reduces Complications in Uterine Fibroids Surgery
Understanding Uterine Fibroids and the Need for Careful Preoperative Planning Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the womb that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, and fertility issues. For many women, surgery becomes a necessary treatment option when symptoms are severe or fibroids impair quality of life. Across regions with high prevalence, including parts of…
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Telethon 2025: Surgeons Train with Virtual Reality Goggles to Explore Hearts Before Surgery
VR Brings a New Dimension to Pediatric Heart Surgery In a bold step forward for congenital heart disease care, paediatric heart surgeons are donning virtual reality (VR) goggles to step inside the hearts of their tiniest patients. The Minerva project, a collaboration between Curtin University’s Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch (HIVE) and Perth Children’s…
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Telethon 2025: Surgeons Don VR Goggles to Step Inside Hearts Before Surgery
Revolutionizing pediatric heart care with immersive tech In a groundbreaking collaboration, surgeons at Perth Children’s Hospital are stepping into the operating room of the future—before the first incision—using virtual reality (VR) goggles to explore a patient’s heart. This Telethon-funded initiative, a joint effort by Curtin University’s Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch (HIVE) and the…
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Telethon 2025: Surgeons Use Virtual Reality Goggles to Step Inside Pediatric Hearts Before Surgery
Revolutionizing Pediatric Heart Surgery With Immersive Tech Telethon 2025 is spotlighting a bold leap in paediatric cardiac care: surgeons are donning virtual reality (VR) goggles to walk through a patient’s heart before operating. The innovative Minerva platform, a collaboration between Curtin University’s Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch (HIVE) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), blends…