LabRP-CIR, ESS, Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
CAC ICBAS-CHP - Centro Académico Clínico Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal.
J Med Syst. 2024 Aug 15;48(1):76. doi: 10.1007/s10916-024-02095-7.
Mixed Reality is a technology that has gained attention due to its unique capabilities for accessing and visualizing information. When integrated with voice control mechanisms, gestures and even iris movement, it becomes a valuable tool for medicine. These features are particularly appealing for the operating room and surgical learning, where access to information and freedom of hand operation are fundamental. This study examines the most significant research on mixed reality in the operating room over the past five years, to identify the trends, use cases, its applications and limitations. A systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to answer the research questions established using the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator and Outcome) framework. Although implementation of Mixed Reality applications in the operations room presents some challenges, when used appropriately, it can yield remarkable results. It can make learning easier, flatten the learning curve for several procedures, and facilitate various aspects of the surgical processes. The articles' conclusions highlight the potential benefits of these innovations in surgical practice while acknowledging the challenges that must be addressed. Technical complexity, equipment costs, and steep learning curves present significant obstacles to the widespread adoption of Mixed Reality and computer-assisted evaluation. The need for more flexible approaches and comprehensive studies is underscored by the specificity of procedures and limited samples sizes. The integration of imaging modalities and innovative functionalities holds promise for clinical applications. However, it is important to consider issues related to usability, bias, and statistical analyses. Mixed Reality offers significant benefits, but there are still open challenges such as ergonomic issues, limited field of view, and battery autonomy that must be addressed to ensure widespread acceptance.
混合现实是一种备受关注的技术,它具有访问和可视化信息的独特能力。当与语音控制机制、手势甚至虹膜运动集成时,它就成为医学的一种有价值的工具。这些功能在手术室和外科学习中特别吸引人,因为在这些场景中,获取信息和手部操作的自由度是至关重要的。
本研究对过去五年手术室中混合现实的最重要研究进行了调查,以确定趋势、用例、应用和局限性。按照系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目(PRISMA)指南进行了系统审查,使用 PICO(人群、干预、比较和结果)框架来回答研究问题。
虽然混合现实应用在手术室中的实施存在一些挑战,但如果使用得当,它可以产生显著的效果。它可以使学习变得更容易,使多个手术程序的学习曲线变平,并促进手术过程的各个方面。文章的结论强调了这些创新在手术实践中的潜在好处,同时也承认了必须解决的挑战。技术复杂性、设备成本和陡峭的学习曲线是混合现实和计算机辅助评估广泛采用的重大障碍。程序的特异性和有限的样本量突显了需要更灵活的方法和全面研究的必要性。成像模式和创新功能的整合为临床应用带来了希望。然而,必须考虑与可用性、偏差和统计分析相关的问题。混合现实带来了巨大的好处,但仍存在一些开放性挑战,如人体工程学问题、有限的视野和电池自主性,必须加以解决,以确保广泛接受。
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