Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction can realize the accurate preoperative diagnosis of liver and intrahepatic tumors and can also help to complete the preoperative operation planning. 3D visual surgical navigation technology has been applied in liver surgery. Virtual reality (VR) technology is still in the primary stage of research and development. It can only simulate the operation of 3D reconstruction model of liver but cannot fully show the actual operation scene. With the development of computer technology and the further maturity of 3D reconstruction and VR technology, their application in liver surgery is showing a bright future.

Keywords: Liver; Virtual reality technology; 3D reconstruction; Hepatectomy

Abbreviations: 3D: Three Dimensional; 2D: Two Dimensional; CT: Computed Tomography; MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; VR: Virtual Reality