The ‘Google Maps’ for Brain Surgery: EVAnatomy’s Real-Time Navigation Breakthrough

Precision is essential in neurosurgery. Yet, one of the biggest challenges neurosurgeons face is brain shift—a phenomenon where the brain tissue moves during an operation, rendering traditional navigation systems inaccurate. Addressing this issue head-on is EVAnatomy, a Luxembourg-based MedTech startup pioneering next-generation surgical navigation. MedTech World interacted with Dr. Anas Obeidat, Co-Founder and CEO of EVAnatomy, to discuss how his company is transforming neurosurgical navigation.  

A Vision for Safer, Faster, and More Accurate Neurosurgery 

EVAnatomy was founded with a mission to elevate neurosurgical standards by delivering real-time, dynamic navigation. The inspiration behind the technology stemmed from firsthand experiences where existing systems often failed during critical brain tumor operations. 

“Surgeons either pause to bring in an MRI/CT/ultrasound scanner for re-calibration—which extends the operation time and increases risks to the patient—or they rely solely on their experience once the navigation system becomes inaccurate,” says Dr. Anas Obeidat. “In both scenarios, patient safety and clinical outcomes can suffer.” 

To combat this, EVAnatomy employs advanced physics modeling to continuously adapt to shifting brain tissue, much like a real-time “Google Maps” for the operating room. 

“Most navigation systems require frequent intraoperative MRI or CT updates, which prolong procedures and increase radiation exposure. In contrast, EVA tracks and predicts brain deformation in real-time, eliminating the need for repeated scans, ensuring continuous accuracy while saving time, reducing costs, and improving patient safety,” explains Dr. Obeidat.

Addressing Brain Shift in Real Time 

Brain shift significantly affects the accuracy of surgical navigation. EVAnatomy approaches this challenge on two levels: 

Preoperative Preparation: Days before the surgery, the system predicts potential brain deformation, allowing for a highly tailored surgical plan. 

Intraoperative Adjustment: Once in the operating room, live data from sensors continuously recalibrate the preoperative estimations. Sophisticated algorithms update the surgical field map in real time, ensuring critical structures remain accurately mapped throughout the procedure. 

This dynamic adaptability not only enhances precision but also eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming intraoperative imaging. 

Designed with Surgeons, for Surgeons 

EVAnatomy has worked closely with neurosurgeons from the outset, incorporating their feedback to refine the platform’s usability. 

“We’ve conducted multiple interviews and usability tests to align everything from the user interface to sensor placement with real surgical workflows. Leading neurosurgeons have endorsed our technology, recognizing that we are tackling a longstanding challenge in the field,” Dr. Obeidat notes. 

He adds, “Patient safety and data integrity is a top priority for us. Our closed-system approach means no sensitive patient images or information are stored in external servers, drastically reducing cybersecurity risks. We see our real-time navigation as the future standard in neurosurgery—enabling faster, safer procedures that not only benefit patients but also bring measurable efficiencies for hospitals and surgical teams worldwide.” 

Market Adoption and Strategic Growth 

Hospitals and surgeons have responded positively to EVAnatomy’s approach. By reducing dependence on expensive intraoperative imaging and simplifying workflows, the platform offers a compelling value proposition. 

“The overall feedback has been very positive. Hospitals appreciate our ability to reduce the need for expensive intraoperative tools like iMRI, potentially saving on capital expenditures and lowering operational complexity. Surgeons welcome the simplified workflow and are enthusiastic that our system maintains accuracy throughout the procedure without extra imaging,” says Dr. Obeidat. 

To scale, EVAnatomy will be rolling out pilot implementations at leading neurosurgical centers, forming distributor partnerships, and pursuing a competitive pricing strategy to encourage market adoption. Discussions are already underway with hospitals in Luxembourg, France, and Germany for clinical trials and early adoption. 

Milestones and Future Expansion 

With ambitious growth projections, EVAnatomy is focusing on key milestones to drive adoption: 

Regulatory Approval (Class IIb CE Mark): Enabling sales across the EU. 

Clinical Pilots: Providing data on improved outcomes and cost efficiency. 

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with major distributors and OEMs. 

U.S. FDA Clearance: Expanding into the North American market. 

Additionally, the company envisions adapting its real-time tissue deformation modeling for other medical fields such as spinal and abdominal surgeries, further expanding its impact in precision surgery.

MedTech World Dubai: A Platform for Growth 

EVAnatomy participated in MedTech World Startup Pitch Competition in Dubai on February 24, 2025. “MedTech World Dubai provided an invaluable global stage to demonstrate how our system can revolutionize neurosurgical navigation,” says Dr. Obeidat. “It was great to meet anchor investors, distributors, and OEM manufacturers who could integrate or bundle our technology.” 

With a funding round currently underway, EVAnatomy seeks €5 million to accelerate product development, clinical validation, and regulatory approval. The company welcomes venture capital firms, business angels, and strategic corporate investors with a focus on MedTech and digital health. 

“By delivering consistent, dynamic accuracy—akin to a ‘Google Maps’ that updates in real-time inside the operating room—EVAnatomy enables safer, faster, and more cost-efficient surgeries, radically improving patient outcomes and hospital workflows,” Dr. Obeidat concludes. 

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