Feasibility of a novel technique using 3-dimensional modeling and augmented reality for access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy in two different ex-vivo models

Springer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 51 - Trang 17-25 - 2018
Murat Akand1,2, Levent Civcik3, Ahmet Buyukaslan4, Emre Altintas1, Erdinc Kocer5, Mustafa Koplay6, Tibet Erdogru7
1School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
2Selçuk Üniversitesi, Alaeddin Keykubat Kampüsü, Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi, Konya, Turkey
3Higher School of Vocational and Technical Sciences, Department of Computer Technologies, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
4Konya Teknokent, AE Kod Teknolojisi, Konya, Turkey
5Technical Education Faculty, Department of Electronic and Computer Education, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
6School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
7UroKlinik -Center of Excellence in Urology, Istanbul, Turkey

Tóm tắt

We describe a novel technique that uses mathematical calculation software, 3-dimensional (3D) modeling and augmented reality (AR) technology for access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and report our first preliminary results in two different ex-vivo models. Novel software was created in order to calculate access point and angle by using pre-operative computed tomography (CT) obtained in 50 patients. Two scans, 27 s and 10 min after injection of contrast agent, were taken in prone PCNL position. By using DICOM objects, mathematical and software functions were developed to measure distance of stone from reference electrodes. Vectoral 3D modeling was performed to calculate the access point, direction angle and access angle. With specific programs and AR, 3D modeling was placed virtually onto real object, and the calculated access point and an access needle according to the calculated direction angle and access angle were displayed virtually on the object on the screen of tablet. The system was tested on two different models—a stone placed in a gel cushion, and a stone inserted in a bovine kidney that was placed in a chicken—for twice, and correct access point and angle were achieved at every time. Accuracy of insertion of needle was checked by feeling crepitation on stone surface and observing tip of needle touching stone in a control CT scan. This novel device, which uses software-based mathematical calculation, 3D modeling and AR, seems to ensure a correct access point and angle for PCNL. Further research is required to test its accuracy and safety in humans.

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