Augmented reality in neurosurgery: a new paradigm for training

G Hey, M Guyot, A Carter, B Lucke-Wold - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Augmented reality (AR) involves the overlay of computer-generated images onto the user's
real-world visual field to modify or enhance the user's visual experience. With respect to …

Accuracy of augmented reality-assisted pedicle screw placement: a systematic review

S Youssef, JM McDonnell, KV Wilson, L Turley… - European Spine …, 2024 - Springer
Objective Conventional freehand methods of pedicle screw placement are associated with
significant complications due to close proximity to neural and vascular structures. Recent …

Interactive microsurgical anatomy education using photogrammetry 3D models and an augmented reality cube

ME Gurses, NI Gonzalez-Romo, Y Xu… - Journal of …, 2024 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE This study sought to assess the use of an augmented reality (AR) tool for
neurosurgical anatomical education. METHODS Three-dimensional models were created …

NeuroLens: Augmented reality-based contextual guidance through surgical tool tracking in neurosurgery

S Eom, D Sykes, S Rahimpour… - 2022 IEEE International …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
External ventricular drain (EVD) is a common, yet challenging neurosurgical procedure of
placing a catheter into the brain ventricular system that requires prolonged training for …

Accuracy of routine external ventricular drain placement following a mixed reality–guided twist-drill craniostomy

S Eom, TS Ma, N Vutakuri, T Hu… - Neurosurgical …, 2024 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE The traditional freehand placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) relies
on empirical craniometric landmarks to guide the craniostomy and subsequent passage of …

A novel registration method for a mixed reality navigation system based on a laser crosshair simulator: A technical note

Z Qi, MHA Bopp, C Nimsky, X Chen, X Xu, Q Wang… - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Mixed Reality Navigation (MRN) is pivotal in augmented reality-assisted intelligent
neurosurgical interventions. However, existing MRN registration methods face challenges in …

A systematic comparison of the accuracy of monocular RGB tracking and LiDAR for neuronavigation

T Khan, JT Biehl, EG Andrews… - Healthcare Technology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
With the advent of augmented reality (AR), the use of AR‐guided systems in the field of
medicine has gained traction. However, the wide‐scale adaptation of these systems …

Improved accuracy and lowered learning curve of ventricular targeting using augmented reality—phantom and cadaveric model testing

MT Bounajem, B Cameron, K Sorensen, R Parr… - …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Augmented reality (AR) has demonstrated significant potential in
neurosurgical cranial, spine, and teaching applications. External ventricular drain (EVD) …

Augmented reality–assisted craniofacial reconstruction in skull base lesions—an innovative technique for single-step resection and cranioplasty in neurosurgery

C Steiert, SP Behringer, LM Kraus, M Bissolo… - Neurosurgical …, 2022 - Springer
Defects of the cranial vault often require cosmetic reconstruction with patient-specific
implants, particularly in cases of craniofacial involvement. However, fabrication takes time …

Augmented reality in stereotactic neurosurgery: current status and issues

M Satoh, T Nakajima, E Watanabe… - Neurologia medico …, 2023 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Stereotactic neurosurgery is an established technique, but it has several limitations. In frame-
based stereotaxy using a stereotactic frame, frame setting errors may decrease the accuracy …