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We present the first clinical experience combining three novel technologies: Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery (MARS), 3D visualization, and augmented reality (AR).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This IRB-approved retrospective review included 10 patients who underwent reduced-port laparoscopic surgery using the MARS system with Meta Quest 3 AR headset and EinsteinVision 3D camera in October 2024. Procedures included cholecystectomy (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20094), oophorectomies (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20092), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20092), combined cholecystectomy with sleeve gastrectomy (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20091), and hiatal hernia repair (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20091).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Median operative time was 108\u00a0min (range: 44\u2013218\u00a0min). Each procedure required at least one fewer port than traditional approaches. No complications occurred, and there were no readmissions or protocol deviations within 30\u00a0days. Surgeons reported greatly improved visualization compared with standard laparoscopy, and no device malfunctions were encountered.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Integrating MARS, 3D visualization, and AR proved feasible and safe across multiple surgical specialties. 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