ArticleHealthcare informatics research2018
Augmented Reality to Localize Individual Organ in Surgical Procedure.
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- Advances in 3D Inner Ear Reconstruction Software for Cochlear Implants: A Comprehensive Review.Methods and protocols · 2024Review
- Augmented Reality-Based Visual Cue for Guiding Central Catheter Insertion in Pediatric Oncologic Patients.World journal of surgery · 2022Article
- Tele-consent using mixed reality glasses (NREAL) in pediatric inguinal herniorrhaphy: a preliminary study.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Digital Health for Supporting Precision Medicine in Pediatric Endocrine Disorders: Opportunities for Improved Patient Care.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Review
- Augmented Reality Application to Develop a Learning Tool for Students: Transforming Cellphones into Flashcards.Healthcare informatics research · 2020Article
- Application of a Perception NeuronJournal of clinical medicine · 2019Article
- An Augmented Reality-Assisted Visualization System for Potential Applications in Prostate Biopsy.Proceedings of SPIE--the International Society for Optical EngineeringArticle
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Abstract
objectivesAugmented reality (AR) technology has become rapidly available and is suitable for various medical applications since it can provide effective visualization of intricate anatomical structures inside the human body. This paper describes the procedure to develop an AR app with Unity3D and Vuforia software development kit and publish it to a smartphone for the localization of critical tissues or organs that cannot be seen easily by the naked eye during surgery.
methodsIn this study, Vuforia version 6.5 integrated with the Unity Editor was installed on a desktop computer and configured to develop the Android AR app for the visualization of internal organs. Three-dimensional segmented human organs were extracted from a computerized tomography file using Seg3D software, and overlaid on a target body surface through the developed app with an artificial marker.
resultsTo aid beginners in using the AR technology for medical applications, a 3D model of the thyroid and surrounding structures was created from a thyroid cancer patient's DICOM file, and was visualized on the neck of a medical training mannequin through the developed AR app. The individual organs, including the thyroid, trachea, carotid artery, jugular vein, and esophagus were localized by the surgeon's Android smartphone.
conclusionsVuforia software can help even researchers, students, or surgeons who do not possess computer vision expertise to easily develop an AR app in a user-friendly manner and use it to visualize and localize critical internal organs without incision. It could allow AR technology to be extensively utilized for various medical applications.
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