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Free-Viewpoint Video in Open Surgery: Development of Surgical Arena 360
Daichi Kitaguchi1, Koichiro Kumano1, Ryotaro Takatsuki2
1Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Journal of Surgical Education
|January 26, 2024
Summary
Free-viewpoint video technology, applied to Surgical Arena 360 for open surgery, successfully recorded procedures. This system offers surgeons new insights from multiple angles, enhancing surgical support and clinical knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Surgical technology innovation
- Medical imaging and visualization
Background:
- Free-viewpoint video technology is primarily used for sports broadcasting.
- There is a need for advanced visualization tools in open surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt free-viewpoint video technology for open surgical recording.
- To evaluate the feasibility of the Surgical Arena 360 system in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Prospective feasibility study conducted at University of Tsukuba Hospital.
- Four open pancreaticoduodenectomy surgeries were recorded using Surgical Arena 360.
- Focus was on capturing the gastrojejunal anastomosis during surgery.
Main Results:
- Surgical Arena 360 successfully recorded all four surgical procedures.
- The system allowed for continuous recording without obstructing the surgical field or surgeon's manipulation.
- Feasibility of the system in real-time surgical scenarios was demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- Surgical Arena 360, an open surgical video recording system, is feasible.
- The system, utilizing free-viewpoint video technology, provides novel multi-angle views of the surgical field.
- This technology can enhance surgical support and contribute to clinical knowledge acquisition.
