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ArticleActa neurochirurgica. Supplement2025

Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality in Vascular Neurosurgery.

Tristan van Doormaal, Elisa Colombo, Tim Fick, Jesse A M van Doormaal, Tessa M Kos, Mathijs de Boer, Pierre Robe, Eelco Hoving, Lambertus W Bartels, Luca Regli

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Tristan van DoormaalDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands. T.p.c.vandoormaal@umcutrecht.nl.
Elisa ColomboDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Tim FickDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Jesse A M van DoormaalDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Tessa M KosDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Mathijs de BoerDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Pierre RobeDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Eelco HovingDepartment of Neuro-oncology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Lambertus W BartelsImage Sciences Institute, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Luca RegliDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) within vascular neurosurgery has become a prominent trend. The primary challenge before us is seamlessly integrating these advanced concepts and developing them further to improve patient outcomes.

methodsWe combined peer-reviewed publications of our research group over the past 5 years with current research projects to form the basis of a narrative discussion, aiming to better understand drawbacks, challenges, and the developmental steps to be followed.

resultsFour developmental phases were identified: (1) the integration of AI and AR to create adequate three-dimensional (3D) segmentations; (2) adding flow and pulsatility data to create 5D segmentations; (3) treatment planning in these models; and (4) treatment guidance using these models. The main drawback described was the limited added value in the microscopic phase of neurovascular surgery due to view obstructions and a lack of accuracy. The main challenge described was the current limitation in computational and graphical processing capabilities.

conclusionAlthough drawbacks and challenges still exist, AI and AR are rapidly developing topics within vascular neurosurgery. The research in this field could lay the groundwork for fully automatized treatment strategies in the future.

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Artificial IntelligenceAugmented RealityNeurosurgical ProceduresSurgery, Computer-AssistedVascular Surgical ProceduresHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalArtificial intelligenceAugmented realityMachine learningMixed realityVascular neurosurgery

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PMID40632267

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