Transforming Surgical Imaging Technology

Surgical Vision Systems is dedicated to developing advanced imaging technologies that enhance surgical precision and improve patient outcomes. Our innovative use of visible and infrared light, alongside high precision ultrasound imaging modalities, sets a new standard in surgical care. Contact us to explore our technologies and services.

Surgical Vision Research

Intraoperative Imaging Solutions

We provide state-of-the-art imaging solutions that utilize visible and infrared light along side high resolution ultrasound imaging to enhance surgical precision. Our technology ensures that surgeons have the best possible view of the surgical field, leading to improved outcomes. The image shows Dr. Pearl testing a thermal imager. 

Research and Development

The SVS R&D team is committed to advancing surgical imaging technologies for a wider range of applications and enhancing procedures through new or upgraded technologies. The image shows a gall stone visualized using a thermal imager.

Thermal Imaging Technology

SVS uses thermal imaging technology in conjunction with laser excitation to identify ischemic tissue. The image highlights a region with low perfusion, indicating possible ischemic tissue. 

Gallery

Display of thermal images of a swine

Visualizing a leak from a sutured organ

Fluoroscopic image of a gall bladder with stone

SVS Thermal Laparoscopic image of a gall bladder with stone

Laser themography for detection of ischemic tissue. Top: High perfusion. Bottom: ischemic tissue

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Team

Jonathan Pearl MD

Founder and Chief Medical Officer

Jonathan Pearl, MD is the Section Chief, Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery within the Division of General and Oncologic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is also the Chief of General Surgery at the Baltimore VA Medical Center.
Dr. Pearl is a 13-year Veteran of the US Navy. His tours of duty included the USS George Washington, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom (Kuwait). He received several awards during his Navy career including the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Ribbon, and the Navy Commendation Medal. He is qualified to wear the Surface Warfare Insignia (Medical Department Officer) and the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Insignia (Officer).
Dr. Pearl attended the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency in General Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center and fellowship training in Advanced Laparoscopy and Endoscopy at Case Western Reserve University.

Gil Blankenship PhD

Co-Founder and Interim CEO

Gil Blankenship is co-founder of Surgical Vision Systems, Inc. and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Surgical Vision Systems. He is  also Founder and Chairman of the MDC Studio. Dr. Blankenship has founded several high technology companies including Techno-Sciences Inc, TRX Systems, and the MDC Studio. Techno-Sciences built the world's longest integrated maritime surveillance system in Indonesia and Malaysia, and installed SARSAT systems in over 25 countries. These systems helped to save 10's of thousands of lives. TSi received over $130M in SBIR Phase I, II, and III contracts and was acquired in 2014. TRX Systems is the premier company in personnel location and tracking in GPS-denied environments. It received a $400M IDIQ contract from the US Army and was acquired in 2022.
Dr. Blankenship was on the Electrrical Engineering faculty at the University of Maryland College Park for over 40 years, teaching courses in control systems, signal processing, and robotics. He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE.

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Baltimore MD 21201-6512

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