Augmented Reality and Intraoperative Navigation in Sinonasal Malignancies: A Preclinical Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To report the first use of a novel projected augmented reality (AR) system in open sinonasal tumor resections in preclinical models and to compare the AR approach with an advanced intraoperative navigation (IN) system.

Methods

Four tumor models were created. Five head and neck surgeons participated in the study performing virtual osteotomies. Unguided, AR, IN, and AR + IN simulations were performed. Statistical comparisons between approaches were obtained. Intratumoral cut rate was the main outcome. The groups were also compared in terms of percentage of intratumoral, close, adequate, and excessive distances from the tumor. Information on a wearable gaze tracker headset and NASA Task Load Index questionnaire results were analyzed as well.

Results

A total of

SUBMITTER: Sahovaler A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8591179 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature