Application of virtual reality technology based on 3D Slicer software in preoperative plan of brain tumor
Peng Yilong
Wu Yi
Li Zhibin
Dong Jiajun
Chen Shao'ai
Feng Zize
Gu Jiyong
Zhong Minggu
Abstract：Objective To explore the application value of 3D-Slicer software in preoperative plan for brain tumor. Methods Imaging data of 20 patients with brain tumors were imported into DICOM format and reconstructed through 3D-Slicer software to get visually virtual reality image for understanding the 3D positional relationship of lesion and the corresponding functional structure. The parameters of 3D reconstruction were measured by software related modules, then, a detailed surgical approach was established, and operative procedures were simulated before the operation. Results All the patients were operated according to the best simulated operation plan, and all underwent the operation successfully. Total tumor resection under microscope and endoscope were achieved in all the patients. MRI showed no tumor recurrence 3 months after the operation. No new symptoms occurred after the operation and no patient died. Conclusions A lot of 3D anatomic information can be got from virtual reconstruction and surgical planning through 3D-Slicer software before the operation, which can guide the surgeon to design surgical incision, select surgical approach and resect the tumor. Otherwise, it can improve the success rate of surgery, and play a role in protecting the brain function and reducing postoperative complications.
Keywords：brain neoplasms3D-Slicer softwaretechniquevirtual realitypreoperative plan
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 107-110 )