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Google Glass in the Operating Room: The Plastic Surgeon's Perspective
Jeremy C Sinkin1,2, Omar F Rahman1,2, Maurice Y Nahabedian1,2
1Washington, D.C.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|June 28, 2016
Summary
Google Glass offers a comfortable and satisfying surgical experience for plastic surgery residents and attending physicians. This innovative technology captures high-quality images, showing promising applications in the operating room despite minor drawbacks.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Surgical innovation
- Health care delivery
Background:
- Modern health care increasingly incorporates new technologies.
- Google Glass is a notable device attracting attention in various medical fields.
- Its application in plastic surgery warrants investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of Google Glass in the operating room for plastic surgery.
- To assess physician experiences regarding comfort, image quality, and surgical workflow disruption.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to residents and attending physicians in Plastic Surgery.
- Participants reported on their experiences using Google Glass during surgical procedures.
- Key metrics included ease of use, image quality, gaze disruption, and distraction.
Main Results:
- Physicians found Google Glass comfortable and satisfying to wear and operate during surgery.
- The device captured images of good quality.
- Some weaknesses were identified, but overall usability was positive.
Conclusions:
- Google Glass demonstrates potential as a valuable tool in plastic surgery operating rooms.
- The technology offers promising applications for surgical image capture and potentially other uses.
- Further integration and refinement could enhance its role in surgical practice.
