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  • 1Queen Victoria Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Grinstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom; University of Sussex, Brighton, Falmer, East Sussex, United Kingdom.

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Augmented reality (AR) improves perforator mapping accuracy and reduces operating times in flap reconstruction compared to conventional imaging. This technology enhances perforator identification and shortens procedure durations, offering significant benefits for surgical outcomes.

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ARAugmented realityFree flapsFree tissue transferPerforator flapsReconstructive surgery

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  • Medical technology
  • Surgical innovation
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Background:

  • Augmented reality (AR) is increasingly utilized in surgery for enhanced perioperative navigation and improved intraoperative accuracy.
  • Conventional imaging methods are standard for perforator mapping in flap reconstruction.
  • This review critically evaluates AR against conventional imaging for perforator mapping efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of augmented reality (AR) versus conventional imaging techniques for perforator mapping in flap reconstruction.
  • To assess the impact of AR on perforator identification accuracy, localization time, and overall operating time.
  • To evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications associated with AR-assisted perforator mapping.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies comparing AR and conventional Doppler for perforator mapping.
  • Data extraction and review were performed by two independent reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus.
  • Meta-analysis was employed to quantitatively assess outcomes including perforator identification accuracy, localization time, operating time, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Augmented reality (AR) demonstrated a significantly reduced distance between imaged and intraoperative perforator findings (SMD = -1.88, P = 0.04).
  • AR facilitated the identification of more perforators (SMD = 0.12, P = 0.04) and decreased perforator localization time (SMD = -2.53, P = 0.06).
  • Total operating time was significantly reduced with AR use (SMD = -16.34, P < 0.00001), with no significant difference in postoperative complications.

Conclusions:

  • Augmented reality (AR) technologies enhance intraoperative accuracy and efficiency in perforator identification during flap reconstruction.
  • AR significantly reduces both the time to identify perforators and the total surgical operating time compared to conventional imaging.
  • Further high-quality studies are warranted to confirm these benefits and support the widespread adoption of AR in surgical practice.