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March 29, 2026British journal of surgery

SRS166 - Comparison of virtual reality and 2D imaging in neuroblastoma surgical planning

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LPLaura PriviteraRWRachel WanADAlex Dudko

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Comparison of virtual reality and 2D imaging improves anatomical assessment in neuroblastoma, suggesting VR's potential in surgical planning.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate whether virtual reality improves preoperative planning for neuroblastoma compared to conventional 2D imaging.
  • Segmented CT scans were used to create VR 3D models for nine high-risk neuroblastoma patients.
  • Paediatric trainees and consultants assessed these models and scored various anatomical aspects.
  • Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon and Mann–Whitney tests.
  • VR significantly improved anatomical assessment compared to CT (P < 0.001).
  • Consultants' accuracy improved by 7% (P < 0.05) and senior registrars by 12.5% (P < 0.01).
  • VR changed the preoperative plan in 78.1% of cases.
  • 67% valued VR for communicating with patients and improved decision-making among two-thirds.

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Privitera et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c28cde0f0f753b39ce96https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znag018.160
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