Neurosurgeon joins Ocutrx's scientific advisory panel
In a significant move, Ocutrx Technologies, Inc., a leading company in augmented reality (AR) and 3D visualization technology, has appointed Dr. Robert Louis, MD, FAANS, FCNS to their Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Louis, a top neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgical procedures, brings his extensive expertise to the development of Ocutrx’s DigiLoupes™ technology.
Based at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Louis serves as the Director of the Skull Base and Pituitary Tumor Program. His appointment marks a strategic step for Ocutrx as they aim to extend their DigiLoupes technology into complex neurosurgery, beyond its current orthopedic and spinal applications.
Dr. Louis is internationally recognized for pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures and is deeply committed to training the next generation of surgeons and reimagining the operating room of tomorrow. He has published extensively and lectures worldwide on advanced neurosurgical techniques, AR/VR integration, and the future of digital surgery.
His long-standing advocacy for the use of emerging technologies, including intraoperative AR/VR imaging, in brain and spine surgery, aligns perfectly with Ocutrx’s mission. Michael Freeman, CEO/CTO and Founder of Ocutrx, expressed his excitement, stating that Dr. Louis’s leadership will be invaluable as they develop next-generation visualisation tools.
Dr. Louis's expertise will help shape DigiLoupes for delicate procedures such as brain tumour resection, treatment of spinal disorders, and management of neurological conditions like epilepsy and hydrocephalus.
Meanwhile, UniCamillus University has also established an Advisory Board consisting of leading figures from the medical and biomedical sectors, along with experts in AI applications in healthcare. Their collaborations involve advanced VR applications and AI-assisted neuronavigation techniques aimed at safer and more precise neurosurgical interventions.
While Zimmer Biomet and Johnson & Johnson are active in orthopedic surgical robotics and AI-powered surgical precision, no direct mention of their appointing renowned medical professionals specifically to Scientific Advisory Boards for AR applications in surgery appears in the search results. Thus, Ocutrx Technologies and UniCamillus University stand out as examples of organizations integrating renowned medical experts into advisory roles for AR-enhanced surgical technologies.
- Dr. Robert Louis's extensive expertise in the field of neurosurgery, especially his advocacy for the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, will be instrumental in shaping patient care with the DigiLoupes technology, particularly for complex procedures related to brain tumor resection, spinal disorders, and neurological conditions like epilepsy and hydrocephalus.
- The integration of renowned medical professionals, such as Dr. Louis and those at UniCamillus University, into the Science Advisory Boards of organizations like Ocutrx Technologies and UniCamillus University signifies a significant shift towards the application of science, health-and-wellness, and technology, with a focus on AR, in the realm of medical-conditions and surgery, promising to revolutionize health care and the operating room of tomorrow.
