ReviewCureus2023
Photogrammetry Applied to Neurosurgery: A Literature Review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Developments in diagnostic and surgical techniques in children with sagittal suture craniosynostosis: a systematic review spanning the last 30 years.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Smartphone-based photogrammetry and videogrammetry versus structured light scanning for the assessment of facial landmark distances and uncertainty.International journal of legal medicine · 2026Article
- Unlocking 3D baby face photogrammetry: Multi-view BabyMorph reconstruction from uncalibrated photographs.Expert systems with applications · 2026Article
- Immersive Neurosurgical Anatomy Using Photogrammetry: Technical Note and Scoping Review.Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base · 2026Article
- Workflow for the Creation of 3D Stereoscopic Models of Supra- and Infratentorial Brain Venous Anatomy and their Integration in a Virtual Reality Environment.Neuroinformatics · 2025Article
- Anatomical assessment of cerebral sulci and gyri for neuroanatomy education using photogrammetry technique to generate 3D-tridimensional models.Neurosurgical review · 2025Article
- Fusion of 3D photorealistic lateral-to-medial brain white matter dissection and diffusion tensor imaging for dynamic visualization of key fiber tracts.Brain & spine · 2025Article
- Application of intraoperative structured light scanning to enable post-operative evaluation of digital and 3D-printed penile models.Journal of pediatric urology · 2024Article
- Photogrammetry scans for neuroanatomy education - a new multi-camera system: technical note.Neuroinformatics · 2024Article
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- The Integration of 3D Virtual Reality and 3D Printing Technology as Innovative Approaches to Preoperative Planning in Neuro-Oncology.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Photogrammetry refers to the process of creating 3D models and taking measurements through the use of photographs. Photogrammetry has many applications in neurosurgery, such as creating 3D anatomical models and diagnosing and evaluating head shape and posture deformities. This review aims to summarize the uses of the technique in the neurosurgical practice and showcase the systems and software required for its implementation. A literature review was done in the online database PubMed. Papers were searched using the keywords "photogrammetry", "neurosurgery", "neuroanatomy", "craniosynostosis" and "scoliosis". The identified articles were later put through primary (abstracts and titles) and secondary (full text) screening for eligibility for inclusion. In total, 86 articles were included in the review from 315 papers identified. The review showed that the main uses of photogrammetry in the field of neurosurgery are related to the creation of 3D models of complex neuroanatomical structures and surgical approaches, accompanied by the uses for diagnosis and evaluation of patients with structural deformities of the head and trunk, such as craniosynostosis and scoliosis. Additionally, three instances of photogrammetry applied for more specific aims, namely, cervical spine surgery, skull-base surgery, and radiosurgery, were identified. Information was extracted on the software and systems used to execute the method. With the development of the photogrammetric method, it has become possible to create accurate 3D models of physical objects and analyze images with dedicated software. In the neurosurgical setting, this has translated into the creation of anatomical teaching models and surgical 3D models as well as the evaluation of head and spine deformities. Through those applications, the method has the potential to facilitate the education of residents and medical students and the diagnosis of patient pathologies.
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