Abstract: A method for processing fluorescent image guided surgical or diagnostics imagery. The method including: capturing non-fluorescent images and fluorescent images of an operating field in which at least one fluorescent dye is present with a surgical or diagnostics imaging device, processing the fluorescent images with respect to brightness and coloring, generating composite images by overlaying the fluorescent images over the non-fluorescent images. Wherein the processing of the fluorescent images includes inputting the fluorescent images into at least one artificial intelligence model trained on one or more of fluorescent still images and fluorescent video images to identify one or more types of structures by fluorescent dye emission. The method further includes performing color coding of the fluorescent images by coloring fluorescent parts of the fluorescent images with pre-determined false colors assigned to different types of structures according to the respective one or more identified types of structures.

Abstract: A joint assembly for a guiding device comprises a plurality of guiding elements that are concentrically aligned with respect to one another and at least sectionally spherically shaped. The guiding elements are arranged as components of a combined spherical bearing and comprise spherical contact areas. At least two of the guiding elements are integrally manufactured. The at least two guiding elements enable a relative pivot movement therebetween. A guiding device for an instrument incorporates a respective joint assembly. A method of manufacturing a joint assembly involves integrally manufacturing at least to guiding elements that form components of a combined spherical bearing. Uses of a joint assembly involve a use as a spherical bearing in an instrument holder for a simulation system or an assistance system for minimally invasive operations.

Abstract: A joint assembly for a guiding device comprises a plurality of guiding elements that are concentrically aligned with respect to one another and at least sectionally spherically shaped. The guiding elements are arranged as components of a combined spherical bearing and comprise spherical contact areas. At least two of the guiding elements are integrally manufactured. The at least two guiding elements enable a relative pivot movement therebetween. A guiding device for an instrument incorporates a respective joint assembly. A method of manufacturing a joint assembly involves integrally manufacturing at least to guiding elements that form components of a combined spherical bearing. Uses of a joint assembly involve a use as a spherical bearing in an instrument holder for a simulation system or an assistance system for minimally invasive operations.