Explore the cutting-edge integration of augmented reality in neurosurgery with our mini-review on its transformative role in intracranial meningioma resection.
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Augmented reality for intracranial meningioma resection: a mini-review.
Gómez Amarillo et al., Front Neurol 2023
DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1269014
What’s New: The manuscript presents a mini-review on the use of augmented reality (AR) in the resection of intracranial meningiomas, which are common primary benign brain tumors.
Importance: AR technology has been integrated into neurosurgery, enhancing the surgeon’s perception of neurosurgical diseases. It aids in various stages of surgery, from planning and patient positioning to intraoperative guidance, especially in identifying critical structures and tumor boundaries.
Contribution to Literature: The review highlights the advancement of AR in neurosurgery, focusing on its application in meningioma surgeries. It discusses the integration of preoperative 3D reconstructions into AR systems, which can be displayed through head-up displays or microscopes with integrated displays. This technology aims to guide neurosurgeons during operations to minimize the risk of injury to critical neurovascular structures and improve surgical outcomes.