HRX 2023 Selected Sessions-Pearls and Perils of the Metaverse in Medicine

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The session titled "The Pearls and Perils of the Metaverse" discussed medical extended realities and featured panelists from companies such as Mediview, Intuitive Surgical, Abbott EP Advanced Technology Centers, OsoVR, and CentiAR. They delved into the applications of augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality in surgical navigation, robotic surgery, training, and intra-procedural guidance systems. The panelists emphasized the importance of both gaining and augmenting skills through technology for better surgical outcomes. They highlighted the need for standardized training methods and the integration of spatial computing technologies into the operating room to improve surgical precision and enhance the overall surgical experience. The discussion also touched on challenges like data privacy, headset management, and the usability of these technologies during procedures. The panelists shared insights on the effectiveness of VR and AR platforms, pointing out the need for specific content-based assessments rather than broad evaluations of the technologies as a whole. The conversation underscored the potential synergies between training and intra-procedural use cases to advance medical practices using spatial computing technologies.

Keywords

Metaverse

medical extended realities

augmented reality

virtual reality

mixed reality

surgical navigation

robotic surgery

training

intra-procedural guidance systems

spatial computing technologies