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Revolutionizing Surgical Intelligence

ESP brings real-time enhanced decision making to the OR with unmatched precision, offering a game changing advantage. Join us in advancing the future of minimally invasive surgery.

ESP System detecting anomaly during surgery

ESP in action: Real-time anomaly detection with visual overlay guidance

Surgery's Evolution Continues With ESP

From ancient healing to artificial intelligence, each breakthrough has brought us closer to perfect surgical precision.

ESP — Enhanced Surgical Precision meets Extra Sensory Perception — giving surgeons superhuman awareness in the operating room.

c. 3000 BCE

Ancient Surgical Wisdom

Egyptian texts like the Edwin Smith Papyrus describe wound treatments and tumor cauterization, establishing surgery as a healing art.

Renaissance

The Microscope Revolution

The invention of the microscope revealed the invisible world, forever changing how surgeons understand anatomy and disease.

Mid-19th Century

Anesthesia Changes Everything

Surgery transforms from emergency intervention to deliberate precision as anesthesia allows surgeons time to work carefully.

1985

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopic techniques reduce trauma and recovery time, but limit surgeons' direct vision and tactile feedback.

2000

Robotic Surgery Emerges

Robotic systems enhance precision and control, yet still rely entirely on human visual interpretation and decision-making.

2020

AI Enters the OR

Artificial intelligence begins assisting with surgical planning and navigation, setting the stage for real-time guidance.

Technology Ready for Integration

ESP seamlessly integrates with existing surgical systems, offering strategic partners a software-only solution that enhances their platforms without hardware changes.

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Incredible Accuracy

Advanced AI algorithms trained on extensive surgical datasets deliver exceptional anomaly detection rates, reducing the risk of missed pathology.

Real-time Alerts

Near-instantaneous processing ensures surgeons receive critical information in real-time, enabling immediate response to detected anomalies.

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Zero Workflow Disruption

Software-only integration with existing surgical equipment. No new hardware, no additional training, just enhanced surgical precision.

No Training Required

ESP works intuitively with your existing skills and workflow. Surgeons can start benefiting immediately without learning new techniques or interfaces.

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No Fluorescing Infusions

Unlike other systems, ESP requires no contrast agents or fluorescent dyes, eliminating patient exposure to additional substances and associated risks.

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No New Equipment

ESP integrates seamlessly with your current laparoscopic or robotic systems. Pure software solution means no capital expenditure, no OR reconfiguration, and no need for surgeons to wear VR-style goggles.

Addressing Critical Surgical Challenges

ESP's anomaly detection capabilities target high-impact conditions where visual identification can dramatically improve patient outcomes.

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Incidental Cancer Detection

ESP 1.0

Our foundational application addresses a critical gap: cancerous tissue discovered unexpectedly during routine procedures. ESP's real-time detection helps surgeons identify suspicious tissue that might otherwise go unnoticed until pathology review, potentially preventing the need for repeat surgeries.

Critical Gap Unexpected findings during routine procedures
Real-time detection vs. post-op discovery
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Endometriosis

ESP 2.0

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women yet often takes 7-10 years to diagnose. ESP's pattern recognition capabilities can help identify subtle endometrial lesions that are easily missed, especially in atypical presentations, enabling more complete excision during laparoscopy.

190M women affected globally
7-10 years average diagnosis delay

These applications demonstrate ESP's core capability: making pathology visible in real-time. As we validate these use cases, the platform will expand to address additional surgical challenges.

Years of NSF Funded University Research, Ready for Clinical Validation

Built on licensed IP from the University of Minnesota representing 20+ person-years of cutting-edge research in computer vision and AI, ESP brings institutional knowledge directly into the operating room.

We're pursuing FDA 510(k) clearance as a Class II Software as Medical Device (SaMD), with opportunities for strategic partners to shape our regulatory pathway and global market expansion into the UK, Canada, Israel (AMAR), Australia, Singapore, and other Commonwealth markets.

20+
Person-Years of Research
3
Clinical Studies Planned 2026
$3M
Seed Round (In Progress)
Q2 2027
Target FDA Clearance

Clinical Validation

Studies starting soon at leading medical centers in Israel

Seeking clinical study sites in the United States

Founded by a Patient, Built for Surgeons

Driven by my own experience with surgical complications and multiple reoperations, I founded Emet Surgical to empower surgeons with better tools. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes and prevent others from facing the challenges I endured.
Bob Witkow
Cancer Survivor, Founder & CEO

Join Us in Advancing Surgical Intelligence

We're building partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem

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Clinical Partners

Lead the validation of next-generation surgical AI through clinical trials at your institution.

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Strategic Partners

Collaborate with us to integrate ESP technology into existing surgical platforms and workflows.

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Join Our Team

Help shape the future of surgery. We're seeking exceptional talent and advisors.

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For investment inquiries from accredited investors, please contact investors@emetsurgical.com