Klaus Hildebrandt

Delft University of Technology, Siemens (Hungary)

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Klaus Hildebrandt is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics and augmented reality (AR), with a focused expertise in developing intraoperative 3D visualization tools for minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures. His major contributions center on creating semi-automated AR overlays that project critical, otherwise invisible anatomical structures—such as pulmonary vessels and mitral valve anatomy—directly onto the surgeon’s video feed during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS). In a landmark 2024 feasibility study, Hildebrandt introduced a novel 3D image registration technique for augmented reality in thoracoscopic pulmonary segmentectomy, which has already garnered 8 citations, signaling strong early impact in the field. He further advanced the discipline with a 2025 study applying 3D-AR overlays to robotic mitral valve repair surgery, demonstrating enhanced safety by visualizing adjacent anatomy. His work is notable for bridging the gap between complex imaging data and real-time surgical guidance, offering a practical pathway to reduce complications and improve precision. Hildebrandt’s research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of computer-assisted surgery and immersive intraoperative navigation.