Endoscopic navigation system with extended field of view using augmented reality technology

• Published in: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery Vol. 14; no. 2
• Main Authors: Bong, Jae Hwan, Song, Hyun‐jong, Oh, Yoojin, Park, Namji, Kim, Hyungmin, Park, Shinsuk
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.04.2018
• Subjects: Augmented reality; Computer simulation; Endoscopes; endoscopic skull base surgery; Endoscopy; Field of view; Human performance; Image enhancement; image‐guided surgery; Medical imaging; Navigation systems; Optical tracking; surgical navigation system; Three dimensional models; Tracking systems; image-guided surgery; augmented reality; endoscopic skull base surgery; surgical navigation system

Background While endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) has emerged as an alternative surgical option, the limited field of view of the endoscope may lead to the surgeon's fatigue and discomfort. Methods The developed navigation system includes extended augmented reality (AR), which can provide a...