Surgical Planning with Extended Reality
The project aims to improve surgical decision-making by integrating virtual reality (VR) technologies into medical imaging workflows. Currently, medical images are predominantly displayed as cross-sectional slices on standard monitors. Retrieving all relevant information regarding critical anatomical structures and relationships from these images is a highly complex and cognitively demanding task that requires years of training. By utilizing VR to assess segmented and volumetrically rendered 3D models of organs, we aim to provide a more immersive and intuitive view of the surgical field. This approach allows surgeons to interact with anatomical structures in a more naturally and spatially accurate way, enhancing their understanding and confidence in critical decision-making scenarios. The project focuses on developing workflows for the routine clinical implementation of VR in preoperative settings. It also designs intuitive user interfaces to facilitate seamless interaction with 3D models, ultimately improving the quality of surgical decisions while reducing planning time.
Info
- Project lead: Prof. Dr. Moritz Queisner
- Team: Anton Zolkin, Karl Eisenträger
- Duration 2023 - 2026
Partners
- • Medical Imaging XR
Publications
- Queisner M, Eisenträger K. Surgical planning in virtual reality: a systematic review. J. Med. Imag. 2024:11(6). doi.org/10.1117/1.JMI.11.6.062603.