Russian Surgeons Use AR to Perform Complex Operations

In Moscow’s Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital, doctors are turning to augmented reality to tackle some of the most challenging surgeries, transforming patient outcomes and pushing the boundaries of modern medicine.

Surgeons at the Burdenko Hospital are pioneering the use of Russian-developed augmented reality headsets in the treatment of severe injuries. These AR glasses give neurosurgeons a real-time, three-dimensional view of damaged organs, allowing them to plan interventions with pinpoint accuracy and significantly reduce patient risk.

The technology opens new possibilities for restoring not just health, but quality of life. By overlaying precise 3D models directly into a surgeon’s field of vision, operations that were once considered extremely complex—or even impossible—are now within reach.

The hospital plans to expand the use of augmented reality across various medical specialties, continuing to push forward innovations that save lives.