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Enhancing endoscopic spine surgery with intraoperative augmented reality: A case report
Don Young Park1, Sofie Mei Park1, Sohaib Hashmi1
1University of California Irvine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Pavillion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA 92868, United States of America.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|April 25, 2025
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) successfully guided endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar stenosis. This technology displayed endoscopic video and patient data simultaneously, improving visualization and ergonomics for surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Technology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Augmented reality (AR) is emerging in spine surgery for enhanced visualization during instrumentation.
- Endoscopic spine surgery traditionally relies on high-definition video feeds.
- Combining AR with endoscopic procedures allows simultaneous display of video and clinical data.

