2018 Volume 31 Issue 2 Pages 253-259
Objective : Mixed reality (MR), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) technology is an indispensable technology in medical image analysis to improve spatial recognition. We applied these techniques to 3D image of preoperative patient images and examined the possibilities for navigation surgery and surgical education in urological surgery.
Methods : VR and MR navigation surgery was performed in Robotic and open partial nephrectomy and robotic prostatectomy.
Result : Compared to conventional surgery, these navigations contributed to shortening of tumor resection time and reduction of bleeding in partial renal surgery. The surgeon can intuitively experience the sense of distance of the organ dissection including the tumor and blood vessel surroundings, the spatial recognition of peripheral organs has been improved.
Since HoloLens can record from the viewpoint of the surgeon, it also helped surgical education.
Conclusion : VR and MR are useful tools not only for surgical navigation but also for simulation and education.
