Abstracts

2025

MDIC
Hyattsville, MD, USA

Strong EB. Translating AR Surgical Navigation Across Specialties: Insights from 200+ Intraoperative Cases and Early Trials. Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC), Medical Extended Reality Summit, Hyattsville, MD, November 2025.

2025

MDIC
Hyattsville, MD, USA

Potts J, Surdu V. Critical Assessment of the Application of ASTM F2554 to AR Navigation. Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC), Medical Extended Reality Summit, Hyattsville, MD, November 2025.

2025

ISPN
Lyon, France

Sharma JD, Urreola G, Evangelista R, Raslan O, Strong EB. Integration of Augmented Reality into Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery. International Society of Pediatric Neurological (ISPN) Surgery 51^st Annual Meeting, Lyon, France, October 2025.

2025

ISPN
Lyon, France

JW Clouse, Strong EB, Fischer MJ, Gizaw A, Sharma JD. Augmented Reality-Based Neuronavigation: A Cost-Effective Alternative for Pediatric Neurosurgery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. International Society of Pediatric Neurological (ISPN) Surgery 51^st Annual Meeting, Lyon, France, October 2025.

2025

CNS
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Urreola G, Fischer M, Palmisciano P, Kercher M, Clouse J, Sadegh C, Cord B, Hernandez A, Strong EB, Sharma JD. Real-Time Tool Tracking And Surface-Tracing Registration For Augmented Reality Ventricular Navigation. Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) 75^th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, October 2025

2025

ISCFS
Shanghai, China

Strong EB, Martson AP, Fischer M, Urreola G, Potts J, Senders CW, Hernandez AD, Strong EB, El Amm C, Sharma JD. Overcoming Depth-Perception Limitations in Augmented Reality-Guided Craniotomies with a Tool-Tracked Workflow. 21^st Congress, International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS), Shanghai, China, October 2025.

2025

IEEE ISMAR
Daejeon, South Korea

Fischer M & Strong EB. Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation with Surface Tracing: Comparing In Situ Visualization with Tool Tracking Guidance for Neurosurgical Applications. IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR), Daejeon, South Korea, October 2025.

2025

UCD Research Symposium
Sacramento, CA, USA

Li MM, Strong EB, Strong EB. Development of Augmented Reality Navigation for Craniomaxillofacial and Head & Neck Surgery. UC Davis Dean’s Research Symposium, Sacramento, CA, USA, May 2025.

2025

ICOMS, IAOMS
Singapore

Ahn DY, Strong EB, Marston AP, Li MM, Johnston D, El Amm C, Thieringer F, Senders CW, Metzger MC, Strong EB. Clinical Application of Augmented Reality in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Multi-Center Case Series. 26^th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS), Singapore, May 2025.

2025

AAFPRS, COSM
New Orleans, LA, USA

Marston AM, Strong EB, Patel A, Potts J, Li MM, El Amm C, Strong EB. Development of Augmented Reality Navigation for Post-Traumatic Facial Reconstruction. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM), New Orleans, LA, May 2025.

2025

UCD Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Updates
Sacramento, CA, USA

Sharma JD. Utilization of Stereo EEG & Augmented Reality in Epilepsy Surgery. UC Davis Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Updates Virtual Meeting, Sacramento, CA, USA, May 2025.

2025

ACPA
Palm Springs, CA, USA

Jeffery C & El Amm C. Early Experience with Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation in Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia. American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, USA, May 2025.

2025

SENSP
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Sharma JD, Strong EB. Augmented Reality-Based Neuronavigation: A Cost-Effective Alternative. Society of Ethiopian Neurological Surgery Professionals (SENSP) Annual Conference, Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa University School of Medicine, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2025.

2025

J&J Fellowship Presentation
Sacramento, CA, USA

Urreola G, Strong EB, Sharma J. Development of Augmented Reality Navigation for Ventriculostomy. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Fellowship Presentation, Sacramento, CA, USA, April 2025.

2025

UCD Research Symposium
Sacramento, CA, US

Sharma JD, Strong EB, Urreola G, Evangelista R, Harler K, Koti K, Zhang D, Raslan O. Development of a Post-SEEG Augmented Reality Education Model for Epilepsy Surgery. UC Davis Dean’s Research Symposium, Sacramento, CA, USA, April 2025.

2025

ASTMJS
San Diego, CA, USA

Ahn YD, Strong EB. Clinical Application of Augmented Reality in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery. American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons (ASTMJS) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, March 2025.

2025

CPNSG
Nashville, TN, USA

Sharma JD, Strong EB. Use of Thalamic Electrodes in Pediatric SEEG Implantation. Canadian Pediatric Neurosurgery Study Group (CPNSG), Nashville, TN, USA, February 2025.

2025

AO Foundation PSSEG
Dubai, UAE

Strong EB, Metzger MC. Augmented Reality Navigation in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. AO Foundation Technical Commission, Patient Specific Solutions Expert Group (PSSEG) Meeting, Dubai, UAE, January 2025.

2025

ASPN
Aruba

Sharma JD, Strong EB, Evangelista R, Raslan O. Development of a Post-SEEG Augmented Reality Workflow for Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery. American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ASPN) Annual Meeting, Aruba, January 2025.

2025

AANS & CNS Joint Pediatric Section
New York, NY, USA

Moskalik A, Strong EB, Palmisciano P, Kalistratova V, Marston AP, Senders CW, Strong EB, Zwienenberg M, Sadegh C, Sharma JD. Applications of Augmented Reality Navigation in Pediatric Neurosurgery. AANS & CNS Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting, New York, NY, December 2024.

2024

AO Foundation CMF Course
Tampa, FL, USA

Strong EB. Integration of Computerized Surgical Planning in the Management of Ballistic Craniofacial Trauma. AO CMF NA Course—Maxillofacial Reconstruction: A Focus on Ballistic Injury Management (with human anatomical specimens). Tampa, FL, USA, November 2024.

2024

Edward H. Angle Society Meeting Carmel, CA, USA

Senders CW, Strong EB, Marston AP, Strong EB. Augmented Reality Navigation in Oral & Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. Edward H. Angle Society Meeting, Carmel, CA, November 2024.

2024

Joint Cleft/VPD Conference Charleston, SC, USA

MacDonald B, Strong EB, Tollefson TT, Senders CW, Marston AP. Effective Use of Augmented Reality in Neonatal Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Joint Meeting of the Cleft/VPD Interactive Conference & International Symposium on Velopharyngeal Dysfunction, Charleston, SC, November 2024.

2024

SORG Arthroscopic and Open TMJ Surgery Course
Coventry, United Kingdom

Ahn YD, Strong EB. Advanced TMJ Arthroscopy. SORG Arthroscopic and Open TMJ Surgery Course, Coventry, United Kingdom, October 2024.

2024

DNV Annual Symposium Charleston, SC, USA

Mahaffey, J. Deploying Augmented Reality Into the Operating Room: Learnings and Opportunities. DNV Annual Symposium, Charleston, SC, October 2024.

2024

Eerie ENT Cases Conference
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Li MM. Freaky Fibula Near Miss: Using Augmented Reality Cutting Guides as a Backup. Eerie ENT Cases Conference: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, October 2024.

2024

AO Foundation PSSEG
San Francisco, CA, USA

Strong EB, Strong EB, Ahn D, Johnston D, Zwienenberg M, Marston AP. Augmented Reality Navigation in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. AO Foundation Technical Commission, Patient Specific Solutions Expert Group (PSSEG) Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2024.

2024

AAO-HNS Academy Meeting
Miami, FL, USA

Strong EB, Anuj P, Celiker P, Johnston D, Abouyared M, Strong EB. Using Augmented Reality in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: A Case Series. American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, September 2024.

2024

CNS ASSFN
Nashville, TN, USA

El Amm CA. Complex and curvilinear trajectory planning: is there a role for Augmented Reality navigation? Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN) Biennial Meeting, Nashville, TN, June 2024.

2024

AAFPRS, COSM
Chicago, IL, USA

Colback A, Reddy R, Velasquez-Castro OS, Strong EB, Wilson M, Strong EB. Evaluating Augmented Reality as a Tool for Patient Education of Facial Fractures. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM), Chicago, IL, May 2024.

2024

ACPA
Denver, CO, USA

El Amm CA. Intraoperative Transfer of Virtual Surgical Planning. American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, April 2024.

2024

AO Foundation Face Ahead
Prague, CR

Strong EB, Strong EB. ZMC Fractures: Intraoperative Imaging, Navigation, and the Changing Treatment Paradigm. AO Face Ahead Conference, AO CMF, Prague, CR, April 2024.

2023

AANS & CNS Joint Pediatric Section
Oklahoma City, OK,
USA

El Amm CA. Augmented Reality Navigation: Benefits & Pitfalls. New Frontiers in Pediatric Neurosurgery, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) & Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, November 2023.

2023

ISCFS
Seattle, WA, USA

Gernsback J, El Amm CA, Gross N, Marr M, Nevitt R, Kerestes T. Intraoperative Augmented Reality Navigation Reduces Dural Sinus Injury and Blood Loss During Craniofacial Surgery: A Pilot Study. 20th Congress of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS), Seattle, WA, September 2023.

2023

ISCFS
Seattle, WA, USA

El Amm CA. AR Using Wearable Glass Tech & Computer Vision for Planning and Navigation. ISCFS 2023 Pre-Conference Symposium, Seattle, WA. September 2023.

2023

ISCFS
Seattle, WA, USA

El Amm CA, Prince J, Gernsback J. Role of Onlay Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Implants in the Management of Relapse in Syndromic Craniosynostosis. ISCFS 2023 Seattle, WA. September 2023.

2022

ASPN
Ko Olina, HI, USA

Gernsback J, El Amm CA, Abdul Mukit M. I Can See Clearly Now: The Use of Augmented Reality in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery. Presented at the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ASPN), Ko Olina, Hawaii. January 2022.

Presentations

2025

CNS
los angeles, CA, USA

Sharma JD, Palmisciano P, Kercher M, Clouse JW, Moskalik A, Mor S, Urreola G, Fischer M, Gizaw A, Hernandez A, Cord B, Strong EB. Bridging The Gap: Comparing Augmented Reality Neuronavigation Use Between Ethiopian And U.S. Neurosurgeons To Evaluate Feasibility. CNS 75^th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, October 2025.

2025

PSRC
St. Louis, MO, USA

Potts J. Fireside Chat at Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC) Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, May 3, 2025.

2025

AHNS, COSM
New Orleans, LA, USA

Strong EB, El Amm C, Metzger MC, Li MM. Augmented Reality Surgical Planning in Mandibular Reconstruction. American Head & Neck Society (AHNS), Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, New Orleans, LA, May 2025.

2025

AHNS, COSM
New orleans, LA, USA

Hoi KK, Strong EB, Clouse JW, Sadegh C, Marston AP. The Advantages of Augmented Reality Navigation in Benign Head and Neck Tumor Visualization: An Illustrative Case. American Head & Neck Society (AHNS), Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM), New Orleans, LA, May 2025.

2025

PSRC
St. Louis, MO, USA

Strong EB, Potts J, Strong EB, Senders CW, El Amm CA, Marston AP. Augmented Reality Navigation in Craniofacial Surgery: A Multi-Center Case Series. Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC) 70th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, May 2025.

2025

AANS
Boston, MA, USA

Kalistratova V, Strong EB, Kercher M, Waldau B, Raslan O, Sharma JD. Augmented Reality Navigation for Cortical Surface Mapping and Tractography Visualization During Epilepsy Surgery. American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, USA, April 2025.

2025

AAOS
San Diego, CA, USA

Strong EB, Shahzad H, Tuznik IS, Khan SN, Strong EB, Pereira GC. Exploring the Intraoperative Use of Augmented Reality Navigation in Complex Joint Surgery: A Proof-of-Concept Study. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), 2025 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, March 2025.

2025

NASBS
New orleans, lA, USA

Palmisciano P, Strong EB, Raslan OAA, Strong EB, Shahlaie KR. Augmented Reality in Skull Base Oncology: A Pilot Study Focused on Tumor Resection and Skull Base Reconstruction. North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) 34th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 2025.

2025

ACPA ASCFS
Palm Springs, CA, USA

Jeffery C, El Amm CA, "Early experience with AR Navigation in Fibrous Dysplasia", American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting, ACPA ASCFS, Palm Springs, CA, Oral Presentation. May 6, 2025.

2025

ORS
phoenix, AZ, USA

Strong EB, Shahzad H, Tuznik IS, Allis B, Pereira GC. Augmented Reality Navigation in Complex Hip Surgery: A Multi-Center Case Series. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, February 2025.

2025

ASPS
New Orleans, LA, USA

El Amm CA. "Virtual Surgical Planning and Intraoperative Care", The Meeting 2025, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, Panel. September 14, 2025.

2024

AES
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Sharma JD, Strong EB, Evangelista R, Waldau B, Raslan O. From Intraoperative Navigation to Patient Education: Integration of Augmented Reality into Epilepsy Surgery. American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting 2024, Los Angeles, CA, December 2024.

2024

AAO-HNS Academy Meetings
Miami, FL, USA

Strong EB, Patel A, Potts J, Jones D, Metzger M, Strong EB. Virtual Surgical Guides in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery using Augmented Reality. American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Annual Meeting, Miami, FL. September 2024.

2024

ACPA
Denver, CO, USA

El Amm CA. Simulation, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Cleft and Craniofacial Care – State of the Art and the Road Ahead. American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. Oral Presentation. April 11, 2024.

2023

ASPS
Austin, TX, USA

El Amm CA. AR for the Plastic Surgeon. Plastic Surgery The Meeting, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Austin, TX. Oral Presentation. October 2023.

2023

ISCFS
Seattle, WA, USA

El Amm CA. AR for the Craniofacial Surgeon: Applications and Limitations of Current Extended Reality Technologies. ISCFS 20th Congress, International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, Seattle, WA. Oral Presentation. September 5, 2023.

2023

ISCFS
Seattle, WA, USA

El Amm CA. Role of Onlay Computer-Aided Design Implant in Morphologic Relapse. ISCFS 20th Congress, International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, Seattle, WA. Poster. September 7, 2023.

2023

ISCFS
Seattle, WA, USA

Gernsback J, El Amm CA. Intraoperative augmented reality navigation decreases blood loss in craniosynostosis surgery. ISCFS 20th Congress, International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, Seattle, WA. Platform Presentation. September 6, 2023.

2022

ASPS
Boston, MA, USA

El Amm CA. I see what you mean: AR for the craniofacial surgeon. Plastic Surgery The Meeting, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Boston, MA. Platform Presentation. October 27, 2022.

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