Phantom study on surgical performance in augmented reality laparoscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Only a few studies have evaluated Augmented Reality (AR) in in vivo simulations compared to traditional laparoscopy; further research is especially needed regarding the most effective AR visualization technique. This pilot study aims to determine, under controlled conditions on a 3D-printed phantom, whether an AR laparoscope improves surgical outcomes over conventional laparoscopy without augmentation.

Methods

We selected six surgical residents at a similar level of training and had them perform a laparoscopic task. The participants repeated the experiment three times, using different 3D phantoms and visualizations: Floating AR, Occlusion AR, and without any AR visualization (Control). Surgical performance was determined using objective measurements. Subjective measu

SUBMITTER: Heiliger C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10363058 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature