Philips puts forward fiber-optic, X-ray-free surgical navigation system

Philips is taking another step closer to radiation-free surgery, with a new fiber-optic-powered system designed to help clinicians navigate through the body’s blood vessels.

The company announced that its latest LumiGuide system has helped to guide minimally invasive procedures during an initial rollout that began late last year, with a first focus on complex operations to repair aortic aneurysms.