Detailed Abstract
[E-poster - Biliary & Pancreas (Pancreas Disease/Surgery)]
[EP 248] Metaverse-integrated XR technology for conveying optimal techniques and spatial maneuvers in robotic and laparoscopic hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery
Maki SUGIMOTO1, Takuya SUEYOSHI2
1Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Japan 2Department of Innovation Lab, Teikyo University Okinaga Research Institute, Japan
Background : This study investigates the use of metaverse and extended reality (XR) technology in robotic and laparoscopic hepatobiliary pancreatic surgeries. Challenges in these procedures often stem from complex spatial orientation. By enhancing spatial awareness and developing innovative training methods, this technology aims to improve surgical precision and training efficacy.
Methods : The research involved 20 hepatobiliary pancreatic surgeries within an XR-supported environment. This setup recorded surgeons' hand movements in both space and time, facilitated by the metaverse. This data collection allowed for a postoperative re-experience and detailed analysis of the procedures. An essential component was the use of patient-specific 3D-CT holographic projections, designed to reduce the learning curve associated with complex surgical maneuvers.
Results : A key outcome was the successful recording and replaying of surgeons' movements via the metaverse-XR system. This facilitated a novel training approach, allowing surgeons to physically assimilate implicit surgical techniques. Significantly, this method shortened the time required for surgeons to master complex skills. The technology proved effective in both robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, providing accurate holographic representations of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas. These representations were crucial for collaborative planning and execution of surgeries. Notably, the setup time for this system was minimal, averaging around five minutes, and there was no observed increase in postoperative complications.
Conclusions : In conclusion, the integration of metaverse and XR technologies in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgeries represents a groundbreaking shift in surgical training. It not only enhances spatial awareness and surgical precision but also offers a substantial improvement in the method and speed of surgical skill acquisition. This advancement signifies a pivotal step forward in the realm of surgical training, setting a new standard for educational methodologies in complex surgical procedures.
Methods : The research involved 20 hepatobiliary pancreatic surgeries within an XR-supported environment. This setup recorded surgeons' hand movements in both space and time, facilitated by the metaverse. This data collection allowed for a postoperative re-experience and detailed analysis of the procedures. An essential component was the use of patient-specific 3D-CT holographic projections, designed to reduce the learning curve associated with complex surgical maneuvers.
Results : A key outcome was the successful recording and replaying of surgeons' movements via the metaverse-XR system. This facilitated a novel training approach, allowing surgeons to physically assimilate implicit surgical techniques. Significantly, this method shortened the time required for surgeons to master complex skills. The technology proved effective in both robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, providing accurate holographic representations of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas. These representations were crucial for collaborative planning and execution of surgeries. Notably, the setup time for this system was minimal, averaging around five minutes, and there was no observed increase in postoperative complications.
Conclusions : In conclusion, the integration of metaverse and XR technologies in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgeries represents a groundbreaking shift in surgical training. It not only enhances spatial awareness and surgical precision but also offers a substantial improvement in the method and speed of surgical skill acquisition. This advancement signifies a pivotal step forward in the realm of surgical training, setting a new standard for educational methodologies in complex surgical procedures.
SESSION
E-poster
E-Session 03/21 ALL DAY