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Patient-specific virtual reality technology for complex neurosurgical cases: illustrative cases
Diana Anthony1, Robert G Louis2, Yevgenia Shekhtman3
1Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.
Journal of Neurosurgery. Case Lessons
|September 1, 2022
Summary
Personalized virtual reality (VR) enhances neurosurgical planning and intraoperative navigation for complex pathologies. This 3D visualization improves understanding of patient anatomy, leading to safer, customized surgical approaches.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Imaging
- Virtual Reality
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) provides interactive 3D visualization of patient anatomy and pathology.
- Personalized VR technology can be applied throughout the neurosurgical treatment continuum.
- This includes consultation, surgical planning, intraoperative navigation, and postoperative care for various conditions.
Keywords:
360°VR = 360-degree virtual reality3D = three dimensional3D visualizationAVM = arteriovenous malformationCT = computed tomographyCTA = computed tomography angiographyDICOM = Digital Imaging and Communications in MedicineDSA = digital subtraction angiographyDTI = diffusion tensor imagingMCA = middle cerebral arteryMRI = magnetic resonance imagingOR = operating roomSNAP = Surgical Navigation Advanced PlatformSRP = Surgical Rehearsal PlatformSTA = superficial temporal arteryVR = virtual realityfMRI = functional magnetic resonance imagingpatient educationpersonalized medicinesurgical navigationsurgical planningvirtual reality
