Tumor Heatmaps–Feedback Tool for Virtual Reality Neurosurgical Simulation

Authors: R Sawaya, R Yilmaz, A Bugdadi, A Winkler-Schwartz, H Azarnoush, G Alsideiri, R Del Maestro

Publication date: 2021

Journal: Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Description:

Background

Performance Heatmaps were designed to visualize the spatial distribution of performance metrics during resection of complex tumors. This novel methodology provides experts (neurosurgeons) and trainees (residents and medical students) with visual feedback on their neurosurgical performance during operative procedures.

Methods

Neurosurgeons (NS), senior residents (SR), junior residents (JR) and medical students (MS) performed resection of a complex tumor on the NeuroVR simulation platform. Metrics including time spent, force applied, and tumor volume removed were used to create Performance Heatmaps for each group.

Results

During complex operative procedures, greater expertise correlated increased time spent in critical areas (NS = 121.0 s, SR = 103.0 s, JR = 86.1 s, MS = 84.9 s), increased force application (NS = 387 N, SR = 317 N, JR = 340 N, MS = 304 N), and increased tumor …

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