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1Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.
JMIR Medical Informatics
|November 8, 2022
Summary
Virtual worlds and digital phenotyping offer new surgical possibilities. Integrating digital twin technology into computer-assisted surgery can enhance patient treatment and recovery for more personalized and precise outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Digital health
- Surgical innovation
- Virtual reality in medicine
Background:
- Virtual worlds and digital phenotyping show value across multiple fields.
- Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) has potential for further development.
- Integrating virtual and real spaces is key to advancing surgical techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the deeper potential of CAS through virtual and real space interaction.
- To propose the integration of digital twin technology into CAS.
- To envision a future of personalized, precise, and predictable surgery.
Main Methods:
- Embedding digital twin technology into all aspects of CAS.
- Applying digital twins throughout the entire patient journey, from treatment to recovery.
- Leveraging the symbiosis between virtual and real environments.
Main Results:
- The abstract is a viewpoint and does not present specific results.
- It outlines a proposed framework for advanced CAS.
- Highlights the potential for enhanced surgical personalization and predictability.
Conclusions:
- Digital twin technology is crucial for advancing CAS.
- A holistic integration of digital twins promises personalized and precise surgical care.
- The proposed approach aims to improve patient outcomes from treatment through recovery.
