A Holographic Augmented Reality Interface for Visualizing of MRI Data and Planning of Neurosurgical Procedures.

ABSTRACT: The recent introduction of wireless head-mounted displays (HMD) promises to enhance 3D image visualization by immersing the user into 3D morphology. This work introduces a prototype holographic augmented reality (HAR) interface for the 3D visualization of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data for the purpose of planning neurosurgical procedures. The computational platform generates a HAR scene that fuses pre-operative MRI sets, segmented anatomical structures, and a tubular tool for planning an access path to the targeted pathology. The operator can manipulate the presented images and segmented structures and perform path-planning using voice and gestures. On-the-fly, the software uses defined forbidden-regions to prevent the operator from harming vital structures. In silico studies using

SUBMITTER: Morales Mojica CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8455790 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature