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Augmented reality navigation system for laparoscopic splenectomy in children based on preoperative CT image using optical tracking device

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Purpose

In endoscopic surgery, limited views and lack of tactile sensation restrict the surgeon’s abilities and cause stress to the surgeon. Therefore, an intra-operative navigation system is strongly recommended. We developed an augmented reality (AR) navigation system based on preoperative CT imaging. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness, feasibility, and accuracy of this system using laparoscopic splenectomy in children.

Methods

Volume images were reconstructed by three-dimensional (3D) viewer application. We used an optical tracking system for registration between volume image and body surface markers. The AR visualization was superimposed preoperative 3D CT images onto captured laparoscopic live images. This system was applied to six cases of laparoscopic splenectomy in children. To evaluate registration accuracy, distances from the marker position to the volume data were calculated.

Results

The operator recognized the hidden vascular variation of the splenic artery and vein, accessory spleen, and pancreatic tail by overlaying an image onto a laparoscopic live image. The registration accuracy of six cases was 5.30 ± 0.08, 5.71 ± 1.70, 10.1 ± 0.60, 18.8 ± 3.56, 4.06 ± 1.71, and 7.05 ± 4.71.

Conclusion

This navigation system provides real-time anatomical information, which cannot be otherwise visualized without navigation. The registration accuracy was acceptable in clinical operation.

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Acknowledgments

We thank Mr. Brian Quinn for comments and help with the manuscript. This study was supported by Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan

    Satoshi Ieiri, Ryota Souzaki & Tomoaki Taguchi

  2. Department of Advanced Medicine and Innovative Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan

    Satoshi Ieiri, Kouzou Konishi, Ryota Souzaki, Yoshihiro Nagao, Norifumi Tsutsumi, Kenoki Ohuchida, Takeshi Ohdaira, Morimasa Tomikawa, Kazuo Tanoue & Makoto Hashizume

  3. Department of Advanced Medical Initiatives, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

    Munenori Uemura, Tomohiko Akahoshi & Makoto Hashizume

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Ieiri, S., Uemura, M., Konishi, K. et al. Augmented reality navigation system for laparoscopic splenectomy in children based on preoperative CT image using optical tracking device. Pediatr Surg Int 28, 341–346 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-011-3034-x

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