Integrated medical imaging apparatus and associated method of use

A method of visualizing a target anatomy of a patient, comprising the steps of:

• obtaining a visualization device, the visualization device comprising:
• a body having a first surface having a first footprint and an opposite second surface having a second footprint, the first footprint defining a probe surface area, the probe surface area defined by a length and a width;
• and
• a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed about the probe surface area, the ultrasonic transducers defining a grid having a pattern;
• and
• providing for output, based on first data received from a first navigational sensor, audible signals to position the visualization device adjacent a target anatomy;
• positioning the visualization device at a location adjacent to the target anatomy such that the probe surface area faces towards the target anatomy based on the audible signals;
• receiving second data from a second navigation sensor different from the first navigational sensor;
• and
• adjusting, based on the second data, the visualization device relative to the target anatomy such that the target anatomy is visualized in a user interface (UI).