Book contents
- Neurosurgery
- Reviews
- Neurosurgery
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword – Quo Vadis
- Preface I
- Preface II: Neurosurgery: Beyond the Cutting Edge
- Contributors
- Section I What Came Before
- Section II Ideas and Concepts in Modern Neurosurgical Innovation
- Section III Areas of Biological and Technical Advances Driving Neurosurgical Innovation
- Section IV The Surgeon’s Armamentarium
- Chapter 10 Microscopy: Enhancing Visualization in the Surgical Challenge
- Chapter 11 Endoscopy: Minimally Invasive Visualization and Therapy
- Chapter 12 Imaging: Defining the Challenges and Establishing Navigational Maps
- Chapter 13 Robotics: Refined Assistance and Enhanced Minimalism
- Chapter 14 High Energy Forms: Employing the Spectrum of Energy as Surgical Adjuvants
- Chapter 15 Virtual Systems: Simulation and Rehearsal of Clinical Skills and Events
- Chapter 16 Endovascular Technology: Exploitation of Endovascular Corridors in the Broad Catalog of Challenges
- Section V The Neurosurgeons of the Future: A Striking Metamorphosis
- Index
- References
Chapter 15 - Virtual Systems: Simulation and Rehearsal of Clinical Skills and Events
from Section IV - The Surgeon’s Armamentarium
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 November 2025
Book contents
- Neurosurgery
- Reviews
- Neurosurgery
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword – Quo Vadis
- Preface I
- Preface II: Neurosurgery: Beyond the Cutting Edge
- Contributors
- Section I What Came Before
- Section II Ideas and Concepts in Modern Neurosurgical Innovation
- Section III Areas of Biological and Technical Advances Driving Neurosurgical Innovation
- Section IV The Surgeon’s Armamentarium
- Chapter 10 Microscopy: Enhancing Visualization in the Surgical Challenge
- Chapter 11 Endoscopy: Minimally Invasive Visualization and Therapy
- Chapter 12 Imaging: Defining the Challenges and Establishing Navigational Maps
- Chapter 13 Robotics: Refined Assistance and Enhanced Minimalism
- Chapter 14 High Energy Forms: Employing the Spectrum of Energy as Surgical Adjuvants
- Chapter 15 Virtual Systems: Simulation and Rehearsal of Clinical Skills and Events
- Chapter 16 Endovascular Technology: Exploitation of Endovascular Corridors in the Broad Catalog of Challenges
- Section V The Neurosurgeons of the Future: A Striking Metamorphosis
- Index
- References
Summary
The chapter highlights the importance of precision, planning, and rehearsal in neurosurgery due to the brain’s intricate structure. Advances in technology, such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), have revolutionized surgical planning, training, and execution. These technologies offer detailed 3D visualizations and interactive simulations, allowing surgeons to practice and refine their skills in a controlled environment. VR systems enable customized patient-specific models, enhancing pre-operative planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. AR overlays digital information onto the real world, providing real-time guidance during surgeries. The integration of AI, haptic feedback, and robotics further improves precision and outcomes, potentially transforming neurosurgical procedures and training.
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- NeurosurgeryBeyond the Cutting Edge, pp. 333 - 350Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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