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Augmented reality for the surgeon: Systematic review
Yoon, Jang W. , Chen, Robert E., Kim, Esther J. , Kerezoudis, Panagiotis , Han, Phillip K., Si, Phong, Diaz, Roberto J. , Komotar, Ricardo J. , Pirris, Stephen M. , Brown, Benjamin L. , Bydon, Mohamad , Wang, Michael Y. , Wharen, Robert E. , Quiñones‐Hinojosa, Alfredo , Akinduro, Oluwaseun O. , Freeman, William D.
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery | April 30, 2018 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 4 | Pages: No page available
AbstractIntroductionSince the introduction of wearable head‐up displays, there has been much interest in the surgical community adapting this technology into routine surgical practice.MethodsWe used the keywords augmented reality OR wearable device OR head‐up display AND surgery using PubMed, EBSCO, IEEE and SCOPUS databases. After exclusions, 74 published articles that evaluated the utility of wearable head‐up displays in surgical settings were included in our review.ResultsAcross all studies, the most common use of head‐up displays was in cases of live streaming from surgical microscopes, navigation, monitoring of vital signs, and display of preoperative images. The most commonly used head‐up display was Google Glass. Head‐up displays enhanced surgeons' operating experience; common disadvantages include limited battery life, display size and discomfort.ConclusionsDue to ergonomic issues with dual‐screen devices, augmented reality devices with the capacity to overlay images onto the surgical field will be key features of next‐generation surgical head‐up displays.
Technical feasibility and safety of an intraoperative head‐up display device during spine instrumentation
Chen, Robert E., Han, Phillip K., Si, Phong, Freeman, William D. , Pirris, Stephen M. , Yoon, Jang W. , Freeman, William D
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery | August 29, 2016 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 3 | Pages: No page available
AbstractBackgroundThe primary aim of this study was to determine the safety and feasibility of capturing and streaming neuronavigation images onto a head‐up display during spine instrumentation.MethodsUsing a novel device, neuronavigation images were captured and transferred wirelessly via a password‐encrypted network to the head‐up display. At the end of the procedure, the surgeons completed a survey to gather their opinions of the system.ResultsForty pedicle screws were placed using the head‐up display. The average screw placement time was slightly shorter when the head‐up display was used (4.13 min with vs. 4.86 min without). The post‐procedure survey demonstrated that 79% of surgeon's responses were positive.ConclusionA wearable head‐up display can benefit current neuronavigation systems, but larger, outcomes‐based trials are needed. Higher processing speed would allow streaming of higher resolution images. Along with an enlarged display, these may significantly improve utilization of this technology. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.