History of virtual reality and augmented reality in neurosurgical training

MR Paro, DS Hersh, KR Bulsara - World Neurosurgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly growing technologies. Both have
been applied within neurosurgery for presurgical planning and intraoperative navigation, but …

Exploring Augmented Reality Integration in Diagnostic Imaging: Myth or Reality?

A Lastrucci, Y Wandael, A Barra, R Ricci, G Maccioni… - Diagnostics, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study delves into the transformative potential of integrating augmented reality (AR)
within imaging technologies, shedding light on this evolving landscape. Through a …

[HTML][HTML] SLIMBRAIN: Augmented reality real-time acquisition and processing system for hyperspectral classification mapping with depth information for in-vivo surgical …

J Sancho, M Villa, M Chavarrías, E Juarez… - Journal of Systems …, 2023 - Elsevier
Over the last two decades, augmented reality (AR) has led to the rapid development of new
interfaces in various fields of social and technological application domains. One such …

NeuroLens: Augmented reality-based contextual guidance through surgical tool tracking in neurosurgery

S Eom, D Sykes, S Rahimpour… - 2022 IEEE International …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
External ventricular drain (EVD) is a common, yet challenging neurosurgical procedure of
placing a catheter into the brain ventricular system that requires prolonged training for …

Intra-operative applications of augmented reality in glioma surgery: a systematic review

A Ragnhildstveit, C Li, MH Zimmerman… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Augmented reality (AR) is increasingly being explored in neurosurgical
practice. By visualizing patient-specific, three-dimensional (3D) models in real time …

Augmented reality to assist skin paddle harvesting in osteomyocutaneous fibular flap reconstructive surgery: a pilot evaluation on a 3D-printed leg phantom

L Cercenelli, F Babini, G Badiali, S Battaglia… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Augmented Reality (AR) represents an evolution of navigation-assisted
surgery, providing surgeons with a virtual aid contextually merged with the real surgical field …

Augmented and virtual reality usage in awake craniotomy: a systematic review

M Mofatteh, MS Mashayekhi, S Arfaie, Y Chen… - Neurosurgical …, 2022 - Springer
Augmented and virtual reality (AR, VR) are becoming promising tools in neurosurgery. AR
and VR can reduce challenges associated with conventional approaches via the simulation …

AEducaAR, Anatomical Education in Augmented Reality: A Pilot Experience of an Innovative Educational Tool Combining AR Technology and 3D Printing

L Cercenelli, A De Stefano, AM Billi, A Ruggeri… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Gross anatomy knowledge is an essential element for medical students in their education,
and nowadays, cadaver-based instruction represents the main instructional tool able to …

Accuracy of routine external ventricular drain placement following a mixed reality–guided twist-drill craniostomy

S Eom, TS Ma, N Vutakuri, T Hu… - Neurosurgical …, 2024 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE The traditional freehand placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) relies
on empirical craniometric landmarks to guide the craniostomy and subsequent passage of …

Modernizing Healthcare: Application of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Clinical Practice and Medical Education

B Singh, K Vig, C Kaunert - … Education: Blockchain, IoT, AR, and VR, 2024 - igi-global.com
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies have advanced quickly, making
them effective tools with the potential to revolutionize healthcare. By providing cutting-edge …