Help Lightning

Remote expertise through the power of merged reality

Access to this ground-breaking technology is included at no cost with an InterSurgeon clinician membership. Help Lightning allows experienced surgeons to guide and interactively assist others during operations in real-time, anywhere in the world.

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What are the benefits of Help Lightning for surgeons?

In light of the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, the conventional ways of establishing collaborative partnerships through physical visits are not going to be possible. However, because Help Lightning allows surgeons to collaborate remotely, partnerships can still develop – and more easily than ever before. Help Lightning can be used as a tool for education, mentorship and instruction – as well as for intraoperative case management. It allows both surgical planning and real-time intraoperative advice.

How does it work?

Watch this video to learn how Help Lightning works. This shows use cases in other industries – it’s every bit as useful with surgical applications and can also be used hands-free. All you need to use Help Lightning is your smartphone and an internet connection, though it can also be used with tablets, desktop computers and smart surgical glasses.

Download a beginner’s guide to Help Lightning here: Help Lightning Basic Training

Virtual help in real-time

Help Lightning uses Merged Reality to blend two real-time video streams – e.g. that of a remote surgical expert and another surgeon that needs help – into a collaborative environment. This Merged Reality allows the expert to virtually reach out and direct real surgical procedures or training.

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Use your existing devices

Help Lightning runs on your existing mobile devices (iOS, Android) or a web-browser on laptop and desktop computers.

Surgeons can now provide remote assistance as though they’re working side-by-side. They can telestrate, freeze images, use hand gestures, and even add real objects into the merged reality environment.

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Be there instantly

Help Lightning is easy, fast and intuitive.

Once you’re in a merged reality call with a colleague or customer, simply tap the mode to change how you interact. Choose whether you’re giving or receiving help, and start collaborating in seconds. Help Lightning’s unique Merged Reality can add missing visual cues, gestures, and non-verbal communication methods to any session.

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Using Help Lightning with smart surgical glasses

Take Help Lightning to the next level by pairing it with smart glasses. This innovation allows the wearer to benefit from the assistance of AI or a third-party while performing surgery. When used in conjunction with Help Lightning, smart glasses mean that another surgeon can see exactly what you are seeing and what you’re doing – and also have their hands superimposed over your field of view.

There are a number of models available from different manufacturers including VUZIX, Zebra, and RealWear.

The Advantage of Remote Expertise

Studies show that adding gestures and nonverbal clues substantially improves the speed of understanding. Furthermore, nonverbal cues are 430% more effective than verbal cues and nonverbal cues make Help Lightning’s combination of verbal and nonverbal communication up to 10 times more effective.

Sources: Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, British Journal of Clinical Psychology

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Micah Anane

Micah Anane

Student

Dnipropetrovsk Medical University, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine

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Location information

Medical school information

Dnipropetrovsk Medical University Soborna Square, 14, Dnip Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Ukraine 49005 Ukraine

This is an approximate location

Description

I am a medical graduate currently undertaking my internship, with a growing clinical interest in urology. Throughout my medical training, I have developed a strong foundation in patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and multidisciplinary teamwork. My experiences during medical school and internship have exposed me to a wide range of clinical environments, helping me build adaptability, resilience, and effective communication skills when working with both patients and healthcare professionals.

My medical school training emphasized not only academic excellence but also practical, hands-on clinical experience. During my rotations, I gained exposure to surgical specialties, where I developed a particular interest in urology. I have been actively involved in assisting with procedures, managing patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and learning the importance of continuity of care. These experiences have motivated me to pursue further training and specialization in urology, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Through InterSurgeon, I hope to connect with experienced urologists and surgical teams around the world, gaining mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for collaboration. I am particularly interested in expanding my clinical knowledge, participating in training opportunities, and contributing to global surgical initiatives. I am eager to learn from diverse healthcare systems and to share my own experiences, with the goal of becoming a skilled, compassionate, and globally-minded urologist.

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Name

MICAH ANANE

Specialty

Student

Areas of interest

  • General surgery
  • Urology

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Russian

Assistance and experience

Has provided assistance to hospitals in these countries

  • Ghana
  • Ukraine

In this setting, I worked closely with consultants, junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in a structured hospital system in Ghana. My role emphasized teamwork in ward rounds, case discussions, and coordinated patient management. I actively participated in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous learning. This experience enhanced my communication skills and ability to function efficiently within a well-established healthcare framework.

During this time in Ukraine, I am exposed to a patient-centered and interdisciplinary model of care. I am working in close with specialists, pharmacists, and social workers to develop holistic management plans. contributing to patient education and discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care. This experience reinforced the importance of integrated healthcare delivery and effective interprofessional collaboration.
Willing to learn more and expose to different medical procedures

Has one or more degrees

General Medicine ( Doctor of Medicine), now perusing specialty in urology

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