On Enhancing Planning and Navigation of Beating-Heart Mitral Valve Surgery Using Pre-operative Cardiac Models

In an effort to reduce morbidity during minimally-invasive cardiac procedures, we have recently developed an interventional technique targeted towards off-pump cardiac interventions. To compensate for the absence of direct visualization, our system employs a virtual reality environment for image guidance, that integrates pre-operative information with real-time intra-operative imaging and surgical tool tracking. This work focuses on enhancing …