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Intraoperative mixed-reality spinal neuronavigation system: a novel navigation technique for spinal intradural pathologies.
Caliskan et al., Neurosurg Focus 2024
DOI: 10.3171/2023.10.FOCUS23624
What’s New: The study introduces a novel 3D-printed marker-based mixed-reality navigation system for spinal intradural surgeries, utilizing mobile device LIDAR cameras for neuronavigation.
Importance: This system represents a potential advancement in neurosurgical navigation by offering a cost-effective, precise, and surgeon-friendly alternative to traditional methods.
Contribution to Literature: The study contributes by demonstrating the feasibility of integrating mobile LIDAR technology with 3D-printed markers for real-time, intraoperative visualization and manipulation of spinal intradural pathologies, which could enhance surgical accuracy and efficiency.