Augmented Reality Computer Surgical Navigation System
The world's first AR spine surgery navigation system to achieve FDA 510(k) clearance. Like GPS for the human body — projecting real-time surgical guidance directly into the surgeon's field of view, with only 2–4 X-rays and no preoperative CT required.
Four engineering breakthroughs that make Caduceus S AR a fundamentally different surgical navigation system.
Surgery begins with just 2 to 4 X-rays. No preoperative CT scan required. This dramatically reduces cumulative radiation exposure for both patient and surgical team — critical for patients with repeat procedures and for long-term staff wellbeing.
Surgical navigation data is projected directly in front of the surgeon's eyes via AR glasses — overlaid onto the patient's anatomy in real time. No more looking away from the operative field to consult an external monitor. The information comes to the surgeon; the surgeon stays on the patient.
Achieves GPS-grade accuracy within the human body — identifying the distance, direction, and angle to the target anatomy with an error margin of less than 2mm. This level of precision is especially critical in pedicle screw placement and minimally invasive spinal procedures.
By enabling real-time AR navigation through a small operative corridor, Caduceus S AR supports significantly smaller wounds — approximately 2–3 cm for a single segment compared to 5–10 cm in open surgery. Reduced bleeding, shorter hospital stay, and faster patient recovery follow naturally.
Caduceus S AR integrates into the existing OR environment without requiring major equipment changes — clinical teams adapt within a single session.
Take only 2–4 X-rays using the standard C-arm. No preoperative CT required. Setup takes approximately 10 minutes.
The system registers patient anatomy and calibrates the AR overlay. Navigation is ready for the surgeon with no additional imaging needed.
The surgeon operates while viewing real-time AR navigation projected via the Foresee-X glasses — eyes stay on the patient, not a screen.
Minimally invasive technique results in a 2–4 day hospital stay and rehabilitation within approximately one month.
SURGLASSES' AR spine surgery technology was featured by the Discovery Channel — one of the first AR surgical systems globally to receive this level of recognition.
SURGLASSES Caduceus S AR — Discovery Channel Feature
A direct comparison of Caduceus S AR against conventional navigation systems and traditional open spine surgery across the metrics that matter most to surgeons and hospital administrators.
| Metric | Caduceus S AR | Other Navigation Systems | Traditional Open Surgery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look-up times during surgery | Not required | Frequently required | Frequently required |
| Navigation setup time | ~10 minutes | 30–40 minutes | Not applicable |
| Radiation dose | Only 2–4 images | Extensive X-rays required | Extensive X-rays required |
| Preoperative CT scan | Not required | Required before surgery | Not required |
| Typical operation time | ~2–4 hours | 3–5 hours | 3–5 hours |
| Hospital stay | ~2–4 days | 2–4 days | 7–10 days |
| Postoperative rehabilitation | ~1 month | ~1 month | 2–3 months |
| Wound size (single segment) | ~2–3 cm (small) | ~2–3 cm (small) | 5–10 cm (large) |
Caduceus S AR has undergone rigorous regulatory review in multiple markets, making it one of the most thoroughly validated AR surgical navigation systems in the world.
Caduceus S AR and the underlying AR spine surgery methodology have been validated in multiple peer-reviewed clinical studies, covering cadaveric feasibility, intraoperative use, and scoliosis correction.
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