Part of the episode was filmed at the OR-X, where the spotlight was placed on the future of spine surgery and surgical education. Viewers were taken inside our state-of-the-art facilities to experience how innovation and simulation-based training are improving patient outcomes and clinical precision.
During the segment, Prof. Mazda Farshad demonstrated to host Dr. Jeanne Fürst an endoscopic spine procedure using a high-fidelity simulation setup, highlighting how surgeons can practise techniques safely and repeatedly without risk to patients. These training conditions reflect current standards in spine surgery education and support improved surgical precision and patient safety.
The program also featured Dr. Hooman Esfandiari and Youyang Shen from X23D AG, who presented their AI-based intraoperative imaging solution. Their technology enables the creation of patient-specific 3D spine models during surgery, allowing for precise planning and real-time decision-making. This integration of imaging, simulation, and training illustrates the increasing role of medical innovation in Swiss spine surgery.
The episode includes insights from both clinical experts and patients and addresses current developments in conservative and surgical spine care, including new implant systems that stabilize without rigid fixation.