Chang Johnny Yau Cheung, Tsui Lok Yee, Yeung Keith Siu Kay, Yip Stefanie Wai Ying, Leung Gilberto Ka Kit
The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
Surg Innov. 2016 Aug;23(4):422-6. doi: 10.1177/1553350616646477. Epub 2016 May 3.
Google Glass is, in essence, a smartphone in the form of a pair of spectacles. It has a display system, a bone conduction "speaker," video camera, and connectivity via WiFi or Bluetooth technologies. It can also be controlled by voice command. Seizing Google Glass' capabilities as windows of opportunity, surgeons have been the first group of doctors trying to incorporate the technology into their daily practices. Experiences from different groups have demonstrated Google Glass' potential in improving perioperative care, intraoperative communication and documentation, surgical outcome as well as surgical training. On the other hand, the device has technical limitations, notably suboptimal image qualities and a short battery life. Its operational functions also bring forth concerns on the protection of patient privacy. Nonetheless, the technological advances that this device embodies hold promises in surgical innovations. Further studies are required, and surgeons should explore, investigate, and embrace similar technologies with keen and informed anticipation.
谷歌眼镜本质上是一副眼镜形式的智能手机。它有一个显示系统、一个骨传导“扬声器”、摄像头，并通过WiFi或蓝牙技术实现连接。它还可以通过语音指令进行控制。外科医生率先抓住谷歌眼镜作为机遇窗口的功能，将这项技术融入日常医疗实践。不同团队的经验已证明谷歌眼镜在改善围手术期护理、术中沟通与记录、手术结果以及手术培训方面的潜力。另一方面，该设备存在技术局限，尤其是图像质量欠佳和电池续航时间短。其操作功能也引发了对患者隐私保护的担忧。尽管如此，该设备所体现的技术进步有望推动手术创新。还需要进一步研究，外科医生应以敏锐且明智的预期去探索、研究并接纳类似技术。
