Case report: Use of markerless augmented reality system for ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement

CONCLUSION: In this study, we describe the use of AR for VP shunt placement. The AR system consists of a Microsoft HoloLens 2 head-mounted display and a novel markerless registration system, which was used to register patient-specific 3D models onto the patient's head for visualizing target anatomy and planning an operative approach. The AR system was used to plan the VP shunt placement in the operating room. This system is easy to use and provides a visualization of the patient's anatomy, which can be used to plan an optimal trajectory. We believe that this has the potential to improve the accuracy and outcomes of VP shunt placements, and further studies are needed to characterize the system's accuracy and benefits.PMID:38213448 | PMC:PMC10783673 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_856_2023
Source: Surgical Neurology International - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Source Type: research