De Jesus Encarnacion Ramirez Manuel, Chmutin Gennady, Nurmukhametov Renat, Soto Gervith Reyes, Kannan Siddarth, Piavchenko Gennadi, Nikolenko Vladmir, Efe Ibrahim E, Romero Alberto Ramírez, Mukengeshay Jeff Ntalaja, Simfukwe Keith, Mpoyi Cherubin Tshiunza, Nicolosi Federico, Sharif Salman, Roa Juan Carlos, Montemurro Nicola
Department of Neurosurgery, Russian People's Friendship University, 117198 Moscow, Russia.
Department of Head and Neck, Unidad de Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City 14080, Mexico.
Brain Sci. 2024 Jun 27;14(7):645. doi: 10.3390/brainsci14070645.
The integration of augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery marks a significant advancement, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. AR provides immersive, three-dimensional visualizations of anatomical structures, facilitating meticulous planning and execution of spine surgeries. This technology not only improves spatial understanding and real-time navigation during procedures but also aims to reduce surgical invasiveness and operative times. Despite its potential, challenges such as model accuracy, user interface design, and the learning curve for new technology must be addressed. AR's application extends beyond the operating room, offering valuable tools for medical education and improving patient communication and satisfaction.
A literature review was conducted by searching PubMed and Scopus databases using keywords related to augmented reality in spine surgery, covering publications from January 2020 to January 2024.
In total, 319 articles were identified through the initial search of the databases. After screening titles and abstracts, 11 articles in total were included in the qualitative synthesis.
Augmented reality (AR) is becoming a transformative force in spine surgery, enhancing precision, education, and outcomes despite hurdles like technical limitations and integration challenges. AR's immersive visualizations and educational innovations, coupled with its potential synergy with AI and machine learning, indicate a bright future for surgical care. Despite the existing obstacles, AR's impact on improving surgical accuracy and safety marks a significant leap forward in patient treatment and care.
增强现实（AR）在脊柱外科手术中的应用标志着一项重大进展，提高了手术精度和患者治疗效果。AR提供解剖结构的沉浸式三维可视化，有助于精心规划和实施脊柱手术。这项技术不仅在手术过程中提高了空间理解和实时导航能力，还旨在减少手术创伤和手术时间。尽管具有潜力，但诸如模型准确性、用户界面设计以及新技术的学习曲线等挑战仍需解决。AR的应用不仅限于手术室，还为医学教育提供了有价值的工具，并提高了患者沟通和满意度。
通过在PubMed和Scopus数据库中搜索与脊柱手术中增强现实相关的关键字进行文献综述，涵盖2020年1月至2024年1月的出版物。
通过对数据库的初步搜索，共识别出319篇文章。在筛选标题和摘要后，共有11篇文章纳入定性综合分析。
尽管存在技术限制和整合挑战等障碍，但增强现实（AR）正成为脊柱外科手术中的变革力量，提高了手术精度、教育水平和治疗效果。AR的沉浸式可视化和教育创新，以及其与人工智能和机器学习的潜在协同作用，预示着手术护理的光明未来。尽管存在现有障碍，但AR对提高手术准确性和安全性的影响标志着患者治疗和护理向前迈出了重要一步。
