A new preoperative localization of pulmonary nodules guided by mixed reality: a pilot study of an animal model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the popularity of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), more and more pulmonary nodules are being discovered. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has become the first choice for surgical treatment of pulmonary nodules. The use of accurate preoperative localization is crucial for successful resection in VATS. At present, there are many kinds of preoperative localization methods, but there are certain disadvantages. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of mixed reality (MR)-guided pulmonary nodules localization, which is a new method that can benefit patients to a greater extent.

Methods

By constructing an animal model of pulmonary nodules localization, 28 cases of pulmonary nodules were located by MR-guided localization. We rec

SUBMITTER: Xin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9903086 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature