[Display technologies for augmented reality in medical applications].

Area of Science:

• Medical Technology
• Surgical Innovation
• Computer-Assisted Surgery

Background:

• Effective utilization of diverse imaging and diagnostic methods remains a key surgical challenge.
• Augmented reality (AR) offers potential to improve surgical intervention efficiency and safety by overlaying patient and planning data.
• AR systems aim to enhance surgeon visualization during procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present five distinct visualization methods for integrating augmented reality (AR) displays into medical procedures.
• To analyze the advantages and disadvantages associated with each proposed AR integration method.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of AR applications in surgery.

Main Methods:

• Extensive literature review of existing approaches for integrating AR displays in medical procedures.
• Categorization of integration methods into five distinct approaches.
• Presentation of key research findings for each identified approach.

Main Results:

• Numerous mixed and augmented reality solutions for medical interventions have been developed as research prototypes.
• A significant gap exists between prototype development and clinical application, with few systems tested on patients.
• Current AR systems show promise but require further validation in real-world surgical settings.

Conclusions:

• Highly specialized solutions are necessary for integrating mixed and augmented reality displays into clinical practice.
• Future AR systems must meet stringent requirements for accuracy, fidelity, and ergonomics.
• Seamless integration into the surgical workflow is crucial for the successful adoption of AR in medicine.