A San Diego children's hospital has developed software that it says will make it easier for surgeons to view 3D CT scans.
The Arc Viewer, developed by Rady Children's Hospital's 3D Innovations Lab, allows medical staff to interact with virtual 3D reconstructions of patient anatomy using video game theory, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
"We're trying to create a simple solution so that our teams can look at 3D information without [needing] an intermediary," the lab's director says.
"We like our surgeons to think and act at the speed of thought, and any friction created by complex software takes opportunities away from patient care."
The software, which is free to the public, uses CT and MRI scans and is modeled on video games.
It can help with surgery planning and increasing confidence in the operating room, as well as saving time and making way for closer examination of anatomical structures, the lab's director says.
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