Developing a virtual reality simulation system for preoperative planning of thoracoscopic thoracic surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has become a standard approach for the treatment of lung cancer. However, its minimally invasive nature limits the field of view and reduces tactile feedback. These limitations make it vital that surgeons thoroughly familiarize themselves with the patient's anatomy preoperatively. We have developed a virtual reality (VR) surgical navigation system using head-mounted displays (HMD). The aim of this study was to investigate the potential utility of this VR simulation system in both preoperative planning and intraoperative assistance, including support during thoracoscopic sublobar resection.

Methods

Three-dimensional (3D) polygon data derived from preoperative computed tomography data was loaded into BananaVision software

SUBMITTER: Ujiie H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7947494 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature