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Summary

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Apple Vision Pro (AVP) enhances minimally invasive urological surgery by providing multiscreen and 3D visualization. This mixed reality technology improves ergonomics and safety during complex procedures like Mini-Endoscopic Combined Intra-Renal Surgery (Mini-ECIRS).

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Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Technology
Mixed Reality

Background:

Endourological surgeries often require multiple monitors, leading to ergonomic challenges.
Apple Vision Pro (AVP) integrates virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for advanced simulations and visualizations.
VR and AR technologies are increasingly used in healthcare for training, therapy, and surgical assistance.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the technique of Ultrasound-Guided Mini-Endoscopic Combined Intra-Renal Surgery (Mini-ECIRS) using Apple Vision Pro (AVP).
To evaluate the use of AVP for multiscreen visualization and 3D reconstruction in a complex renal stone case.
To report the first instance of AVP-assisted Mini-ECIRS.

Main Methods:

A 40-year-old female with complex renal stones underwent Ultrasound-Guided Mini-ECIRS.
Apple Vision Pro was utilized for mixed reality visualization, providing simultaneous access to multiple virtual screens.
The procedure involved ureterolithotomy, holmium laser dusting, and ultrasound-guided renal access facilitated by AVP.

Main Results:

The AVP provided enhanced ergonomics and safety by displaying multiple screens within the surgeon's field of view.
Simultaneous visualization of nephroscope and ureteroscope screens aided in efficient stone localization.
The surgery was completed uneventfully in 2 hours, resulting in a stone-free patient discharged postoperatively.

Conclusions:

Apple Vision Pro offers valuable multiscreen and 3D capabilities for complex endourological procedures.
AVP enhances surgical ergonomics, safety, and reproducibility, particularly for surgeries like Mini-ECIRS requiring simultaneous visual data.
This technology represents a significant advancement in surgical visualization and assistance.