Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot
Transforming surgery

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The mobile imaging robot Loop-X offers optimal 2D and 3D intraoperative image quality across various clinical disciplines ranging from spinal surgery to orthopedic, ENT, CMF and functional neurosurgery. By automating workflows, Loop-X is advancing mobile imaging and robotics with functionality that sets it apart from conventional imaging devices.

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Small footprint, large image, greater flexibility

With a footprint of only 1.5 sqm and no need for a dedicated monitor cart, Loop-X saves O.R. space. With its large 43 cm x 43 cm flat-panel detector, Loop-X provides you with the desired information in one shot. Loop-X is compatible with a broad range of O.R. tables, integrating with your existing equipment to maximize resources.

Loop-X is a superior option compared to conventional CT for imaging obese patients in the OR, a population that is continually growing. Additionally, it significantly reduces radiation exposure. In my opinion, its greatest feature is the seamless integration with navigation.

Thomas Kretschmer, MD, PhD, Dept. of Neurosurgery & Neurorestoration, Neurosurgical Intensive Care, Klinikum Klagenfurt, Austria

Clinical Use Cases with Loop-X

Explore the versatile applications of Loop-X in our latest webinar, highlighting its precision for surgical procedures ranging from cranio-orbital meningioma to intrathoracic tumors and its potential in contrast media imaging for angiography.

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Imaging in spinal intervention

Experience new surgical possibilities with Loop-X

Explore the capabilities of the Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot. Enter full-screen mode to see different O.R. setups, visualize Loop-X in your space with augmented reality, and discover how this cutting-edge technology fits into your surgical environment.

Discover the advanced capabilities of Loop-X

Patient-tailored imaging

Generous gantry opening of 121 cm enables flexible positioning in prone, supine or lateral
Non-isocentric imaging allows off-centered image acquisition for spine, cranial and orthopedic applications such as shoulder and hip
Dynamic Collimation technology protects sensitive anatomical areas by keeping the region of interest in focus

Spine incision planning

Wizard-guided incision planning allows easy identification of the correct vertebral level with only two scout views
Laser crosshair projection of desired incision point precisely displayed onto the patient’s skin
Scout views can be reused to define the 3D scan volume—no additional X-Rays are required to save dose

Scalable field of view (FOV)

Standard 3D scan volume of 25 cm length and diameter exceeds the volume of conventional 3D C-arms and other intraoperative CBCT scanners
The 3D FOV can be scaled seamlessly from a scan volume of 3 x 3 cm for smaller anatomical regions like the cochlea to a larger scan volume of 48 x 25 cm for regions such as the hip, pelvis or localizer 3D scans in functional neurosurgery (e.g. DBS and sEEG)
Extended 2D FOV offers X-Ray images with up to 25 x 60 cm FOV
Automated image stitching in 2D and 3D allows for a wider and longer FOV

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Experience new surgical possibilities with Loop-X

Imaging in functional neurosurgery

Robotic alignments

Autonomous movement and position recall for precise reacquisition of any X-Ray with just one press of a button
Control independent movements of flat-panel detector and source to adjust the imaging center to the patient
Application specific 3D scan parameters such as Dual Arc: yaw rotation during image acquisition collects more raw data to enable improved 3D image reconstruction for optimal intraoperative image quality
Intuitive positioning and pointer planning by the surgeon in the sterile field. Use the navigated pointer to align Loop-X according to the trajectory of the pointer

Longitudinal scans in 2D and 3D

Advanced stitching technology allows for scan lengths exceeding 25 cm
Ideal for documentation and planning of long constructs, multi-level spine interventions and orthopedic extremity scans
Automatic calculation of minimally required 3D volumes to generate one long 3D scan
Choose between two options to acquire a 2D topogram scan: unlimited freehand or predefined start-end topogram
For 2D longitudinal scans, Loop-X optimizes imaging parameters for different anatomical regions to balance image quality and low dose
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) manages noise levels over the full body range to provide optimal image quality

Onboard tracking camera*

Motion compensation during 3D image acquisition for improved image quality, eliminating double contours, blurred images and artifacts

Visual control for sub-millimeter repositioning accuracy when Loop-X returns to stored position

^{*Disclaimer: Not yet commercially available in several countries. Please contact your sales representative.}

Advanced 3D scans

Choose from a variety of different scanning techniques to optimize image quality
Application-specific scan parameters vary between 180° and 360° scans
Choose between conventional planar image acquisition or Dual Arc scan featuring a yaw rotation during 3D scan process to acquire additional anatomical information for optimal image quality and reduction of metal artifacts

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Experience new surgical possibilities with Loop-X

Enhance your surgical precision with Loop-X and related technologies

Explore how Loop-X seamlessly integrates with your existing workflows and learn about the broad range of clinical applications Loop-X supports with intraoperative imaging in 2D and 3D. Discover the synergy between Loop-X and our specialized planning, navigation and robotic solutions designed to support a range of complex procedures.

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Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot
Transforming surgery