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Virtual and Augmented Reality Systems for Renal Interventions: A Systematic Review.
IEEE Reviews in Biomedical Engineering
|September 9, 2017
Summary
Augmented and virtual reality systems show promise for improving renal interventions like cancer and stone treatments. Further research is needed to address challenges like organ movement and conduct larger clinical studies for wider adoption.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology
- Surgical Innovation
- Digital Health
Background:
- Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies are increasingly explored for medical applications.
- Renal interventions, including those for renal cell carcinoma and renal stones, can benefit from advanced visualization and guidance systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review virtual and augmented reality systems used in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma and renal stones.
- To analyze the current state, clinical application, and future challenges of these technologies in renal interventions.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted to identify relevant research papers.
- Inclusion criteria focused on VR/AR systems for nephrectomy and renal stone treatment, excluding purely training-focused systems.
Main Results:
- 52 research papers were analyzed, with 87% focusing on renal cell carcinoma treatment.
- Approximately 44% of reviewed systems have seen clinical use, but only 20% in studies with 10+ patients.
- Key challenges identified include managing organ movement/deformation, human factors, and the need for large-scale clinical studies.
Conclusions:
- VR/AR systems hold significant potential to enhance the safety and outcomes of renal interventions.
- Recent technological advancements have led to sophisticated systems already in clinical use.
- Continued research is essential to overcome current limitations and facilitate broader clinical integration of VR/AR in renal surgery.
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