Optical neuroimaging and neurostimulation in surgical training and assessment: A state-of-the-art review.

Journal: Frontiers in neuroergonomics
Published Date: Mar 20, 2023

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive optical neuroimaging technique used to assess surgeons' brain function. The aim of this narrative review is to outline the effect of expertise, stress, surgical technology, and neurostimulation on surgeons' neural activation patterns, and highlight key progress areas required in surgical neuroergonomics to modulate training and performance.

Authors

  • Mary Goble
    Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Virginia Caddick
    Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Ronak Patel
    Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Hemel Modi
    Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Ara Darzi
    Imperial College London London UK.
  • Felipe Orihuela-Espina
    Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Daniel R Leff
    Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.

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