Integration of Augmented Reality Into Glioma Resection Surgery: A Case Report

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) is an exciting technology that has garnered considerable attention in the field of neurosurgery. Despite this, clinical use of this technology is still in its infancy. An area of great potential for this technology is the ability to display 3D anatomy overlaid with the patient to assist with presurgical and intraoperative decision-making. A 39-year-old woman presented with headaches and was experiencing what was described as a whooshing sound. MRI revealed the presence of a large left frontal mass involving the genu of the corpus callosum, with heterogeneous enhancement and central hemorrhagic necrosis, confirmed to be a glioma. She underwent a craniotomy with intraoperative MRI for resection. An augmented reality system was used to superimpose 3D holographic anatomy onto the patient's head for surgical planning. This report highlights a new AR technology and its immediate application to cranial neurosurgery. It is critical to document new uses of this technology as the field continues to integrate AR as well as other next-generation technologies into practice.

PubMed ID

38445166

Volume

16

Issue

2

First Page

53573

Last Page

53573

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