A preliminary discussion on the application experience of virtual reality technology and mixed reality technology in complex congenital heart disease surgery

Abstract

Objective To analyze the application of virtual reality technology and mixed reality techniques in our hospital before and during intraoperative evaluation of complicated congenital heart diseases. Methods Methods Retrospectively analyze the clinical treatment, surgical decision-making, intraoperative and early prognosis of 11 children with complicated congenital heart disease assessed by virtual reality technology and mixed reality techniques. The time of operation was 34-121 min, CPB time was 26-101 min, the clamping time of aorta was 18-56 min. There was no operative death. Results All 11cases were assessed by virtual reality technology and mixed reality technology before surgery. Personalized surgical strategies were made based on the evaluation results. All patients had undergone operations successfully. Compared with traditional surgical methods, fewer surgical incisions and shorter operation time were required. And it improved the surgical results. Conclusion Virtual reality technology and mixed reality technology have a great advantage in preoperative and intraoperative evaluation of complex congenital heart diseases.They can optimize surgical strategies, shorten operation time, and reduce surgical trauma. They are worthy of further promotion and application in clinical practice. Key words: Congenital heart defect; 3D printing; Virtual reality; Mixed reality