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Augmented and virtual reality usage in awake craniotomy: a systematic review.
Mohammad Mofatteh1, Mohammad Sadegh Mashayekhi2, Saman Arfaie3,4
1School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK. mmofatteh01@qub.ac.uk.
Neurosurgical Review
|December 18, 2022
Summary
Augmented and virtual reality (AR, VR) enhance neurosurgery, particularly for awake craniotomy (AC). These technologies offer benefits for surgeons and patients, improving visualization and training for complex brain procedures.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Technology
- Surgical Simulation
Background:
- Augmented and virtual reality (AR, VR) offer novel simulation capabilities for complex surgical environments.
- Awake craniotomy (AC) is crucial for resecting tumors near eloquent brain areas, requiring precise functional monitoring.
- Existing evidence suggests benefits for both surgeons and patients using AR and VR in AC procedures.
Conclusions:
- AR and VR can be safely integrated into AC to supplement or replace conventional neurosurgical methods.
- Both patients and surgeons reported satisfaction with AR and VR applications.
- Further research is needed to explore the feasibility of AR and VR across all phases of AC.
