A Research Framework for Virtual-Reality Neurosurgery Based on Open-Source Tools

Fully immersive virtual reality (VR) has the potential to improve neurosurgical planning. However, there is a lack of research tools for this area. We present a research framework for VR neurosurgery based on open-source tools. We showcase the potential of such a framework using clinical data of two...

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Published inProceedings (IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces. Online) pp. 922 - 924
Main Authors Fiederer, Lukas D. J., Alwanni, Hisham, Volker, Martin, Schnell, Oliver, Beck, Jurgen, Ball, Tonio
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.03.2019
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3D imaging
Biomedical imaging
Brain modeling
Health informatics
Human-centered computing-Interaction devices-Haptic devices
Human-centered computing-Interaction paradigms-Virtual reality
Image segmentation
Imaging
Medical technologies
Neurosurgery
Solid modeling
Three-dimensional displays
Virtual reality
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ISSN2642-5254
DOI10.1109/VR.2019.8797710

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Summary:Fully immersive virtual reality (VR) has the potential to improve neurosurgical planning. However, there is a lack of research tools for this area. We present a research framework for VR neurosurgery based on open-source tools. We showcase the potential of such a framework using clinical data of two patients and research data of one subject. As first step toward practical evaluations, certified neurosurgeons positively assessed the VR visualizations and interactions using head-mounted displays. Methods and findings described in our study thus provide a foundation for research and development of versatile and user-friendly VR tools for improving neurosurgical planning and training.
ISSN:2642-5254
DOI:10.1109/VR.2019.8797710