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Philipp Anthony Wise1, Alexander Studier-Fischer1, Thilo Hackert2
1Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|December 6, 2023
Summary
Surgical navigation uses advanced technologies like 3D imaging and robotics to improve surgical accuracy and enable less invasive procedures. This evolving field enhances patient outcomes through innovations in computer-assisted and image-guided surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Surgical innovation
- Digital health
Background:
- Surgical navigation, or computer-assisted/image-guided surgery, integrates 3D imaging, tracking systems, software, and robotics.
- It aims to enhance surgical accuracy, precision, and enable minimally invasive approaches.
- The goal is to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in surgical navigation.
- To highlight state-of-the-art intraoperative technologies and their integration.
- To discuss the evolving landscape of abdominal surgical navigation.
Main Methods:
- Review of emerging digital technologies in surgical navigation.
- Focus on advancements in image-guided navigation and instrument tracking.
- Exploration of augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) integration.
Main Results:
- Significant advances in surgical navigation have been observed recently.
- Abdominal surgical navigation (endoscopy, laparoscopy, robot-assisted) is rapidly evolving.
- Integration of preoperative imaging and advanced intraoperative tools (hyperspectral, fluorescent imaging) is emphasized.
Conclusions:
- Surgical navigation holds promise for complex procedures across disciplines.
- Emerging technologies enhance precision, reduce invasiveness, and improve patient outcomes.
- Continued integration of digital tools and advanced imaging will shape future surgical practices.
