Hideki Ujiie, Aogu Yamaguchi, Alexander Gregor, Harley Chan, Tatsuya Kato, Yasuhiro Hida, Kichizo Kaga, Satoru Wakasa, Chad Eitel, Tod R. Clapp, and Kazuhiro Yasufuku
View the original article as published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the potential utility of [Perspectus’] VR system in both preoperative planning and intraoperative assistance, including support during thoracoscopic procedures.
RESULTS:
- The VR software and HMD allowed surgeons to visualize and interact with real patient data in true 3D providing a unique perspective
- Surgeons could easily evaluate the real patient’s anatomy in preoperative simulations to improve the accuracy and safety of actual surgery.
- The 3D anatomic structure of pulmonary vessels and a clear vision into the space between the lesion and adjacent tissues were successfully appreciated during preoperative simulation.
Results suggest VR simulation with Head Mounted Display facilitated preoperative simulation. Routine imaging modalities combined with VR systems could substantially improve preoperative planning and contribute to the safety and accuracy of anatomic resection.
