Augmented reality and image overlay navigation with OsiriX in laparoscopic and robotic surgery: not only a matter of fashion

• DOI: 10.1007/s00534-011-0385-6
• Publication Date: 2011-04-12T08:10:40Z
• Authors: Francesco Volonté; François Pugin; Pascal Bucher; Maki Sugimoto; Osman Ratib; Philippe Morel
• Keywords: Computer-assisted surgery; SAFER

Abstract Background New technologies can considerably improve preoperative planning, enhance the surgeon's skill and simplify approach to complex procedures. Augmented reality techniques, robot assisted operations computer navigation tools will become increasingly important in surgery residents’ education. Methods We obtained 3D reconstructions from simple spiral computed tomography (CT) slides using OsiriX, an open source processing software package dedicated DICOM images. These images were then projected on patient's body with a beamer fixed operating table spatial perception during surgical intervention (augmented reality). Results Changing window's deepness level allowed surgeon navigate through anatomy, highlighting regions of interest marked pathologies. used image overlay for laparoscopic such cholecystectomy, abdominal exploration, distal pancreas resection robotic liver resection. Conclusions techniques transform behaviour surgeons, making interventions easier, faster probably safer. new also renew methods teaching, facilitating transmission knowledge young surgeons.