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Praneeth Sadda1, Ehsan Azimi, George Jallo

  • 1Dept. of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA. psadda1@jhu.edu

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This study introduces a head-mounted surgical navigation system using an optical see-through head-mounted display (HMD). The innovative system offers improved surgeon ergonomics for procedures like tumor resection.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Technology
  • Surgical Navigation
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Traditional surgical navigation relies on external monitors, requiring surgeons to divert their attention from the patient.
  • Existing head-mounted displays (HMDs) for surgical navigation can be bulky and complex.
  • Accurate overlay of preoperative models in the surgeon's field of view presents significant technical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a self-contained head-mounted surgical navigation system.
  • To explore a simplified 'picture-in-picture' virtual view approach for intraoperative guidance.
  • To enhance surgeon ergonomics by minimizing the need to view external monitors during procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a prototype system integrating an optical tracking system and an optical see-through head-mounted display (HMD).
  • Implementation of a 'picture-in-picture' virtual view strategy instead of precise model overlay.
  • Conducting initial experiments to assess system functionality and user experience.

Main Results:

  • The prototype system demonstrates the feasibility of a self-contained head-mounted surgical navigation approach.
  • The 'picture-in-picture' display offers a simpler method for providing navigational cues.
  • Initial experiments suggest potential improvements in surgeon ergonomics by reducing reliance on external monitors.

Conclusions:

  • A head-mounted surgical navigation system with an integrated HMD and simplified virtual view is feasible.
  • This approach may offer ergonomic benefits for image-guided surgeries, such as tumor resection.
  • Further studies are warranted to validate clinical efficacy in realistic surgical settings.