The Dextrobeam is a highly interactive console that enables collaborative examination of three-dimensional (3-D) medical imaging data for planning, discussing, or teaching neurosurgical approaches and strategies.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] The console is designed to work in combination with a 3D stereoscopic display. The console enables two-handed interaction by means of two 6 Degree-of-Freedom motion tracking devices. A set of built-in software tools gives users the ability to manipulate and interact with patients’ imaging data in a natural and intuitive way.
The stereoscopic display (a large monitor or a projector) displays volumetric 3D medical structures from patients’ multimodality images allowing groups, large and small, to gain a deeper understanding of complex anatomical relationships.
The Dextrobeam was used as a teaching tool at the following congresses and courses:
| Institution | Conference/Event | |
| Congress of Neurological Surgeons | Live 3-D Cadaveric Demonstration of Surgical Approaches, CNS 2006 & 2007 | |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, St. Louis Hospital (MO, USA) | Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education Courses, 2006 and 2007 | |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany) | Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery courses (four times a year), 2004-2007 | |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute (Singapore) | - Neurosurgical Instructional Course featuring Virtual Reality, 2006-2007 - Virtual Temporal Bone Surgery Training Course 2002, 2001 | |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, National University Hospital (Singapore) | Masterclasses in Difficult Neurosurgery course, 2007 | |
| School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga (Portugal) | [null ''Hands-on Course: Sulci, Gyri and Ventricles''] 2007 |
| Medical/Research Institution | Main Use |
|---|---|
| Johannes Gutenberg University Hospital (Mainz, Germany) | Neurosurgery & Medical Education |
| Third Military Medical University (Chong Qing, China) | Medical Education |
| Advanced Surgery Training Centre of the National University Hospital (Singapore) | Medical Education |
| Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Newark, USA) | Neurosurgery, ENT, Education |
| Prince of Wales Hospital (Hong Kong) | Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Education |
The Dextrobeam was developed and commercialized by Volume Interactions Pte Ltd. It received USA FDA 510(K) - class II (2002) clearance, CE Marking - class I (2002), China SFDA Registration - class II (2004) and Taiwan Registration - type P (Radiology) (2007).