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Virtual reality (VR) and preoperative planning  

This study investigates:

  • the accuracy and validity of VR in preoperative planning.
  • the feasibility of VR in educational, preoperative and intra-operative use.
  • the impact of VR on surgical performance and outcomes.
  • the cost-effectiveness of VR. 

Our aim is to: 

  • create enhanced and immersive visualization of patient specific images.
  • enhance the efficiency in anatomy and surgery training.
  • enable more proficient surgical performance, enhanced outcomes and patient-safety.

Principal investigator: 

Tomi Timonen

MD, PhD

Virtual reality vs. conventional 2D (PACS)

 Preoperative planning in mastoidectomy

Temporal bone is one of the most complex anatomical regions in the human body. Profound three-dimensional (3D) understanding of the important anatomical structures and their topographical relationship is crucial for temporal bone surgery. Preoperative planning in mastoidectomy has traditionally been based on 2D (PACS) method.

This study aims to:

  • compare virtual reality (VR) and conventional 2D (PACS) simulation in preoperative planning in mastoidectomy.
  • bring new, valuable and practical information of feasibility of VR as a preoperative planning method.

Principal investigator:

Anna Hård

MD, PhD student