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[Intraoperative Utilization of Preoperative Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation]
1Department of Medical Information Engineering, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo.
No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|March 28, 2025
Summary
Preoperative virtual reality simulations using fused 3D medical images enhance surgical planning. Intraoperative applications integrate these plans with navigation and mixed reality for improved surgical support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Simulation
- Virtual Reality
Background:
- Preoperative planning is crucial for complex surgeries.
- Medical imaging provides essential anatomical data.
- Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive visualization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the use of preoperative VR simulations based on medical imaging for surgical support.
- To explore the preoperative and intraoperative phases of VR simulation in surgery.
- To highlight institutional efforts in 3D image fusion and VR surgical applications.
Main Methods:
- Constructing fused three-dimensional (3D) images from multiple medical imaging datasets.
- Observing 3D anatomical structures and surgical approaches in detail.
- Virtually simulating surgical procedures, including craniotomy and instrument use.
- Applying surgical plans intraoperatively using navigation systems and mixed reality.
Main Results:
- Preoperative VR simulation allows detailed observation of 3D anatomy around lesions.
- Surgical planning is refined through virtual simulation of procedures.
- Intraoperative application involves displaying plans on navigation systems and using mixed reality.
Conclusions:
- Preoperative VR simulation using fused 3D images is a valuable tool for surgical planning.
- Intraoperative integration of these simulations enhances surgical guidance.
- The described methods show promise for improving surgical outcomes.
