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Review
. 2021 May 25;22(7):35.
doi: 10.1007/s11934-021-01052-y.

New Technologies for Kidney Surgery Planning 3D, Impression, Augmented Reality 3D, Reconstruction: Current Realities and Expectations

Francesco Esperto  1 , Francesco Prata  2 , Ana María Autrán-Gómez  3 , Juan Gomez Rivas  4 , Moises Socarras  5 , Michele Marchioni  6 , Simone Albisinni  7 , Rita Cataldo  8 , Roberto Mario Scarpa  1 , Rocco Papalia  1
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Review

New Technologies for Kidney Surgery Planning 3D, Impression, Augmented Reality 3D, Reconstruction: Current Realities and Expectations

Francesco Esperto et al. Curr Urol Rep. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: We aim to summarize the current state of art about 3D applications in urology focusing on kidney surgeries. In addition we aim to provide a snapshot about future perspective of intraoperative applications of augmented reality (AR).

Recent findings: A variety of applications in different fields have been proposed. Many applications concern current realities and 3D reconstruction, while some others are about future perspective. The majority of recent studies have focused their attention on preoperative surgical planning, patient education, surgical training, and AR. The disposability of 3D models in healthcare scenarios might improve surgical outcomes, learning curves of novice surgeons and residents, as well as patients' understanding and compliance, allowing a more shared surgical decision-making.

Keywords: Augmented reality; Kidney; Surgery; Three dimensional (3D); Urology.

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Conflict of interest statement

Francesco Esperto, Francesco Prata, Ana María Autrán-Gómez, Juan Gomez Rivas, Moises Socarras, Michele Marchioni, Simone Albisinni, Rita Cataldo, Roberto Mario Scarpa and Rocco Papalia each declare no potential conflicts of interest.

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