AR／VR技術の脳神経外科領域への活用

Application of AR/VR Technologies in Neurosurgery

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・拡張現実（AR）／仮想現実（VR）技術は急速に発展しており，さまざまなデバイスを介して脳神経外科領域にも活用されている．

・顕微鏡との連動は手術ナビゲーションの延長として古くから導入され，最も普及しているAR技術である．

・タブレット，スマートグラス，3Dプリンターも手術の補助やトレーニングとして活用されている．

　Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies have been rapidly developing and are widely used. They have also been applied in the field of neurosurgery through the use of various devices. Integration with microsurgery, initially introduced as an extension of surgical navigation, may be the most widespread AR technology at present. Tablet devices, smart glasses, and 3D printers can all be used for surgical assistance or training. Although these devices still have some issues associated with imaging, registration error, brain shift, costs, and human resources, they are expected to improve the accuracy and safety of neurosurgery.