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Digital twin assisted surgery, concept, opportunities, and challenges.
Lisa Asciak1, Justicia Kyeremeh2,3, Xichun Luo4
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.
NPJ Digital Medicine
|January 15, 2025
Summary
Digital Twin-Assisted Surgery combines computer-assisted surgery with Digital Twin technology. This approach promises enhanced surgical precision and improved patient outcomes by enabling virtual replication of interventions.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) is crucial for modern surgical accuracy.
- Digital Twin (DT) technology offers virtual patient-specific surgical replication.
- DTs provide real-time clinical updates, enhancing surgical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the concept of Digital Twin-Assisted Surgery (DTAS).
- Discuss the potential of DTAS to improve surgical precision and outcomes.
- Identify key challenges for the clinical translation of DTAS.
Main Methods:
- This is a perspective/review article.
- It synthesizes current advancements in CAS and DT technology.
- It discusses the theoretical framework and potential applications of DTAS.
Main Results:
- DTAS has the potential to significantly enhance surgical precision.
- Real-time data integration in DTAS can improve surgical planning and execution.
- Successful clinical translation requires addressing technical and logistical challenges.
Conclusions:
- Digital Twin-Assisted Surgery represents a significant advancement in surgical care.
- DTAS offers a pathway to more personalized and effective surgical interventions.
- Overcoming implementation hurdles is essential for realizing the full potential of DTAS.
