Augmented Reality Surgical Simulation
Well, you may have got to know about advanced technologies in 3D Surgical Animation including virtual reality surgical simulation from my previous post. I hope your wait is over for the next exciting post. Before upgrading your knowledge on augmented reality surgical simulation, let’s have a quick spotlight on augmented reality.
What is Augmented Reality Simulation?
Augmented reality simulation is an interactive environment simulation that connects both real and virtual worlds. It is an advancement in 3D animation in where real-life objects can be enhanced with computer-generated images with sound, video, Gps data etc in the virtual world.
People can interact with objects in a virtual environment by incorporating augmented reality cameras on mobile devices, google glass, headsets, tablets, and even PCs.
Also, it allows the users to change the ongoing perception of the real-world environment such as altering its color, adding 3D virtual objects, and screening inner parts of real-world objects. Eventually, the viewers enjoy the clear cut 3D animated models on real-time belongings. It evokes the people to explore, study and examine the new innovative techniques in any field.
Emerge of Augmented Reality simulation
Paradoxically, the term “ augmented reality” was coined by Tom Caudell in 1990, who designed a computer-generated complex system that aided in the assembling of aircraft wiring, making the manufacturing and engineering process of the aviation industry easier. The invented software allows the users to overlap the arrangements and positions of cables so that they can explore, understand the makeover process of an aircraft.
If augmented reality indirectly helps in saving the life of passengers, then how about its crucial role in the healthcare industry?
Do you have any guess, in which sub-surgical field, augmented reality was first used?s Indeed, the first augmented reality was applied in the neurosurgery field, in the mid-1980s, in which the virtual elements are modeled like real anatomical structures. The proposed system involves a clear cut characteristic of augmented reality, as it was spatially connected the computer tomography images with prospective patient’s anatomy. It helps the surgeon to explore, study, examine their specific case study with a crystal clear learning environment.
Furthermore, Bajura et al. had done innovative work to enhance the health of the prospective, pregnant woman by augmenting ultrasound images with real-time visualization, by using a head-mounted small video camera placed in front of a customized head-mounted display.
Augmented Reality Surgical Simulation — An Incredible Tool for Surgeons
In recent years, the augmented reality was widely researched among scientists in the field of healthcare particularly on applications of augmented reality in various sub surgical fields. Totally, there are 808 scientific studies on augmented surgical simulation from the year 2010 to November 2016.
All the studies manifested that incorporating augmented reality simulation in the surgical field refined the skills of physicians and trigger them to work efficiently. Additionally, it also proved that augmented reality provides safe, cost-effective surgical training to novice or seasoned chief residents.
Since it demonstrates the surgical procedures in a clear-cut edge 3D virtual environment, it aids the surgeons to diagnose the disorders easily and follow the precise treatment procedures for the prospective patients.
Moreover, a specific study work on augmented surgical simulation in orthognathic surgery was conducted. Mischkowski et al, introduced an augmented reality tool for fixing jawbones in orthognathic surgery.
The proposed system used a convenient transparent device for superimposing preselected Computer tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 3D images on the top of a prospective patient’s skull. By using an infrared optical camera placed on the center of the operation theatre, tracked the exact defect on the prospective patient and rectified it with the help of a display device positioned concerning the patient.
Obviously, Augmented surgical simulation alleviates tumors by radiofrequency treatment. There is also a scientific study to back up this claim. Nicolau et al, illustrated the crucial role of augmented reality guidance system for treating liver damages by aiding the surgeons to locate the tumors and outperformed radiofrequency treatment via overlaying the pre-functioning MRI images and details.
In this study, they used a camera display system and designed radio-opaque markers for surveilling the surgical instruments. Eventually, the surgeons detected, dissolved the tumors, as well as increased the probability of success rate of surgeries.
Furthermore, Magee et al invented the masterpiece work of augmented reality in the surgical field. He initiated the navigation system of needles with the guidance of an ultrasound probe. This presentation involves the generation of ultrasound anatomic images on the screen, by using electromagnetic motion sensors for tracking the probe and needle.
With clear-cut 3D images on the display, surgeons able to diagnose the defect of prospective patients as well as train on the surgical procedures within a short span. This method has been popularized in diverse sub surgical fields that require a minimally invasive procedure such as laparoscopy, cataract surgery, orthopedic surgery, etc.
I hope you got why augmented reality surgical simulation is an indispensable tool for every chief resident. You will be exploring more about applications of augmented reality surgical simulation in various sub surgical field in my upcoming post.
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