Current Applications and Limitations of Augmented Reality in Urological Surgery: A Practical Primer and 'State of the Field'.

Journal: Current urology reports
Published Date: Jul 11, 2025

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide a primer for how augmented reality (AR)-guided surgical technology works at a fundamental level and discuss recent advances and limitations in a rapidly advancing field, including studies aiming to reduce current issues limiting wider adoption.

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  • Vivian L Wang
    Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Avenue, 558 Doan Hall, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA. vwang323@gmail.com.
  • Lucille G Cheng
    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Toby S Zhu
    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Shyam Patnaik
    Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
  • Tatum Tarin
    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. tarintv@upmc.edu.

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