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Integration of high-resolution mixed reality models into resident training
Chaitanya Dandu1, Brandon Creisher1, Melissa Davis2
1Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
|February 12, 2026
Summary
Mixed reality headsets offer enhanced anatomical visualization and spatial awareness for surgical trainees. This technology improves understanding of complex anatomy, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes in emergent vascular care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Training
- Spatial Computing
Background:
- Surgical anatomy education historically faced challenges in visualization and spatial awareness.
- Spatial computing offers innovative solutions for anatomy and image visualization.
- This study explores a novel application of mixed reality in emergent vascular care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of a mixed reality headset in emergent vascular care.
- To assess the ease of use, anatomical visualization, and spatial awareness provided by mixed reality technology.
- To compare mixed reality visualization with traditional methods.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of emergent endovascular repair using an Apple Vision Pro headset and Visage Ease application.
- Creation of a three-dimensional (3D) rendering of a chest computed tomography scan.
- Evaluation of user experience, anatomical visualization, and spatial awareness.
Main Results:
- A 3D model clearly depicted stent erosion into the aorta.
- Gesture-based 3D model manipulation was intuitive and responsive with a minimal learning curve.
- Spatial awareness was superior compared to standard Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) workstations.
Conclusions:
- Mixed reality, powered by spatial computing, presents a new pathway for anatomy and radiology training.
- This technology provides superior visualization and spatial awareness compared to workstation-based methods.
- Enhanced visualization and spatial awareness may lead to improved surgical case execution.
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