Mixed Reality in Surgery – a Delphi study

Abstract

Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality all have useful applications in the field of medicine, but Mixed reality has great potential because it allows for interaction with both real and digital Objects.Based on a previous literature review, a preliminary Delphi study was performed to obtain the opinion of a panel of 22 experts from several hospitals on the use of Mixed Reality tools, such as the HoLoLens 2, in surgeries.After data collection, a consensus letter was signed. According to experts, the most useful areas are medical education and surgical planning.

Mixed Reality in Surgery

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