Role of patient-specific virtual reality rehearsal in carotid artery stenting

Abstract

Background: Recent advances in simulation science permit patient-specific rehearsal of endovascular stenting procedures. This study aimed to evaluate how effectively real interventions are replicated by patient-specific rehearsal technology, and to assess its value as a preparatory tool for the interventionalist and the operating team. Methods: All patients deemed candidates for carotid artery stenting procedures with suitable computed tomography images were enrolled. Each team member rehearsed the virtual procedure in the laboratory, simulated operating theatre or angiography suite environment immediately before treating the real patient. Dexterity and qualitative metrics were recorded. Sub..