ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2021
Immersive Virtual Reality and Ocular Tracking for Brain Mapping During Awake Surgery: Prospective Evaluation Study.
Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03010943 (Chirurgie Eveillee du Cerveau Sous Realite Virtuelle Integree Aux Outils Bloc Operatoire), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Chirurgie Eveillee du Cerveau Sous Realite Virtuelle Integree Aux Outils Bloc Operatoire : Etude de Tolerance
Who cites it
9 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- OncoVR - Virtual Reality in Oncology for Patient-centered Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Current oncology reports · 2026Pooled it
- Functional and oncological outcomes after right hemisphere glioma resection in awake versus asleep patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Neurosurgical review · 2024Pooled it
- Augmented and virtual reality usage in awake craniotomy: a systematic review.Neurosurgical review · 2022Pooled it
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- Advancements in Imaging and Neurosurgical Techniques for Brain Tumor Resection: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Theory and evidence-base for a digital platform for the delivery of language tests during awake craniotomy and collaborative brain mapping.BMJ surgery, interventions, & health technologies · 2024Article
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- Frontal aslant tract in the non-dominant hemisphere: A systematic review of anatomy, functions, and surgical applications.Frontiers in neuroanatomy · 2022Review
- Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Clinical Practice, Teaching, and Research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundLanguage mapping during awake brain surgery is currently a standard procedure. However, mapping is rarely performed for other cognitive functions that are important for social interaction, such as visuospatial cognition and nonverbal language, including facial expressions and eye gaze. The main reason for this omission is the lack of tasks that are fully compatible with the restrictive environment of an operating room and awake brain surgery procedures.
objectiveThis study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a virtual reality headset equipped with an eye-tracking device that is able to promote an immersive visuospatial and social virtual reality (VR) experience for patients undergoing awake craniotomy.
methodsWe recruited 15 patients with brain tumors near language and/or motor areas. Language mapping was performed with a naming task, DO 80, presented on a computer tablet and then in 2D and 3D via the VRH. Patients were also immersed in a visuospatial and social VR experience.
resultsNone of the patients experienced VR sickness, whereas 2 patients had an intraoperative focal seizure without consequence; there was no reason to attribute these seizures to virtual reality headset use. The patients were able to perform the VR tasks. Eye tracking was functional, enabling the medical team to analyze the patients' attention and exploration of the visual field of the virtual reality headset directly.
conclusionsWe found that it is possible and safe to immerse the patient in an interactive virtual environment during awake brain surgery, paving the way for new VR-based brain mapping procedures.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03010943; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03010943.
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