History of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Neurosurgical Training

Paro, Mitch; Hersh, David S.; Bulsara, Ketan R.

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.042

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“…These training models allow trainees to gain exposure to a wide range of skull base pathologies before experiencing surgery with real-life patients. Synthetic tissue models, such as the UpSurgeOn system (UpSurgeOn SRL, Assago, Italy), incorporate augmented reality to provide anatomical exploration that is not otherwise possible with the unaided eye [ 32 ]. However, this technology is still in its infancy and requires thorough investigation.…”

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The Current State of Visualization Techniques in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

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Skull base surgery has undergone significant progress following key technological developments. From early candle-lit devices to the modern endoscope, refinements in visualization techniques have made endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) a standard practice for treating a variety of conditions. The endoscope has also been integrated with other technologies to enhance visualization, including fluorescence agents, intraoperative neuronavigation with augmented reality, and the exoscope. Endoscopic approaches have allowed neurosurgeons to reevaluate skull base neuroanatomy from new perspectives. These advances now serve as the foundation for future developments in ESBS. In this narrative review, we discuss the history and development of ESBS, current visualization techniques, and future innovations.

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“…In recent years the use of VR has increased considerably, being applied in different areas such as health [25], tourism [26], training [27], or industry [28], just to name a few. Generally, these applications are created by experts, with advanced knowledge on programming, 3D modeling, geometry, etc., using specific software tools such as Unity [29], Unreal Engine [30], CryEngine [31], etc.…”

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Authoring Tools for Procedural Modeling of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation Exercises

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Patient compliance is one of the key factors for rehabilitation programs to be effective. To increase patients' engagement game technologies and virtual reality can be applied. However, the advantages provided by these techniques are not enough to be applied in real scenarios since experts do not always have the required technological skills. To overcome this limitation, a new virtual reality-based rehabilitation system that combines virtual reality, procedural modelling, and authoring tools, is proposed.The system provides easy-to-use editors for the experts to prepare rehabilitation exercises that will take place in an expanding and varied open virtual world created using procedural generation strategies. Patients using a virtual reality headset explore this immersive virtual scenario and solve challenges by applying actions according to their rehabilitation goals and receiving success/failure feedback. While the patient interacts with the exercises through immersive virtual reality, the expert supervises the patient's actions via a computer monitor where the exercise is displayed at the same time as in the headset. The paper presents the system and the evaluation that has been carried out to set the system configuration parameters that allow non-experts the easy creation of varied open virtual worlds for rehabilitation purposes. In addition, it collects the first impressions of rehabilitators which have been very satisfactory.

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“…VR has been applied to a wide range of fields, including military, industry, medicine, education, psychology and digital media (Xie et al , 2021; Martingano and Persky, 2021; Prisille and Ellerbrake, 2020; Liu et al , 2023). The history of VR can be traced back to the 1950s, when Morton Heilig developed the first VR machine, the Sensorama (Paro et al , 2022). However, it was not until the 1990s that VR technology began to gain widespread attention and adoption.…”

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Immersive innovations: an examination of the efficacy and evolution of virtual reality in human movement training

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Purpose This systematic review, following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis guidelines, rigorously investigates the emergent role of virtual reality (VR) technology in human movement training. The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness and evolution of VR in enhancing movement training experiences. Design/methodology/approach Acknowledging its pivotal role in diverse applications, such as sports and rehabilitation, human movement training is currently experiencing accelerated evolution, facilitated by the proliferation of wearable devices and mobile applications. This review conducted an exhaustive search across five different electronic databases, such as Web of Science, PubMed and ProQuest, resulting in the selection of 69 eligible articles published within the past five years. It also integrates 40 studies into a narrative summary, categorized based on the level of immersion offered by respective VR systems. Findings Enhanced immersion in VR potentially augments the effectiveness of movement training by engendering more realistic and captivating experiences for users. The immersive and interactive environments provided by VR technology enable tailored training experiences accompanied by precise, objective feedback. This review highlights the benefits of VR in human movement training and its potential to revolutionize the way training is conducted. Originality/value This systematic review contributes significantly to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive examination of the efficacy and evolution of VR in human movement training. By organizing the findings based on the level of immersion offered by VR systems, it provides valuable insights into the importance of immersion in enhancing training outcomes. In addition, this study identifies the need for future research focusing on the impacts of VR on learning and performance, as well as strategies to optimize its effectiveness and improve accessibility.

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History of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Neurosurgical Training

Cited by 29 publications

References 45 publications

The Current State of Visualization Techniques in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

The Current State of Visualization Techniques in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Authoring Tools for Procedural Modeling of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation Exercises

Immersive innovations: an examination of the efficacy and evolution of virtual reality in human movement training

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