Augmented reality-assisted roadmaps during periventricular brain surgery

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Medical Technology
• Surgical Navigation

Background:

• Preserving periventricular anatomical landmarks during brain tumor removal is crucial for patient quality of life.
• Intraoperative visualization of these structures is key to successful surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe standardized preoperative planning for periventricular brain surgery using anatomical landmarks.
• To demonstrate the feasibility of augmented reality (AR) for intraoperative surgical guidance.

Main Methods:

• Development of stepwise AR surgical roadmaps tailored for periventricular brain tumor removal.
• Integration of anatomical landmark identification and visualization using AR technology.

Main Results:

• Successful depiction of AR surgical roadmaps for periventricular brain surgery.
• Demonstrated feasibility of using AR to guide surgeons in identifying and preserving critical landmarks.

Conclusions:

• Augmented reality offers a viable tool for standardized preoperative planning and intraoperative assistance in periventricular brain tumor surgery.
• Emerging technologies like AR can enhance information integration and landmark visualization, aiding in the preservation of cognitive function.