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The utility of augmented reality in lateral skull base surgery: A preliminary report
Zachary G Schwam1, Vivian F Kaul1, Daniel D Bu1
1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, United States of America; New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Department of Otolaryngology, United States of America.
Objective:
To discuss the utility of augmented reality in lateral skull base surgery.
Patients:
Those undergoing lateral skull base surgery at our institution.
Intervention(S):
Cerebellopontine angle tumor resection using an augmented reality interface.
Main Outcome Measure(S):
Ease of use, utility of, and future directions of augmented reality in lateral skull base surgery.
Results:
Anecdotally we have found an augmented reality interface helpful in simulating cerebellopontine angle tumor resection as well as assisting in planning the incision and craniotomy.
Conclusions:
Augmented reality has the potential to be a useful adjunct in lateral skull base surgery, but more study is needed with large series.
