Over eight days, disciplines that often operate separately in everyday clinical practice came together in keynotes, workshops, and a hackathon. Data models, navigation systems, and visualization techniques were not only presented but also further developed and tested for real-world application in the operating room under the guidance of international experts.
"Particularly valuable was the international and interdiciplinary exchange during MARSS25, which ultimately provided all participants with new insights", emphasized Dr. Matthias Seibold, Deputy Head of the research group "ROCS" and member of the organizing committee.
A highlight of this interdisciplinary environment was the first-ever Medical Training Track at OR-X. Surgeons and students were able to test technologies such as AI-assisted navigation, robotic systems, and AR-based access simulations under realistic conditions. Two live surgeries on human specimens – an endoscopic spinal decompression and an open spinal fusion – offered a unique glimpse into how digital systems can be integrated into surgical practice and how innovations can be tested safely without risk to patients.