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Gynecology: VR and AR surgical planning research

The library holds 7 Gynecology studies, published 2023–2026; 6 of them since 2024.

Study designs: 1 comparative or prospective study, 1 review and 5 case reports, case series and technical reports.

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Key findings by question

Quoted from the studies. Each question lists the studies that report on it.

Does it affect patient outcomes?

Of 3 studies with a finding on this question: 2 descriptive, 1 no significant difference. These reflect what each study's authors report.

  • Descriptive
    “Additional research is needed to assess the potential role of this technology in improving surgical planning and patient outcomes.”

    Kahn 2025 · Validation study · n: 15 patients

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Studies (7)

Three-dimensional volumetric rendering on augmented reality headsets for ovarian cancer cytoreduction planning: A Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Team Ovary study #

Kahn RM et al. · Gynecologic oncology · 2025

Gynecology · Validation study · n: 15 patients

“Using pathology results as the gold standard for each anatomic site, the 3D headset demonstrated accuracy of 100 % for omentum and pelvic lymph nodes; 93 % for para-aortic lymph nodes, right diaphragm, rectum, and liver; 87 % for small mesentery”

100 %

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Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Computer Vision, and Three-Dimensional Modeling in Fertility-Preserving Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: A Scoping Review with Narrative Synthesis #

Karatrasoglou E et al. · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026

Gynecology · Systematic review

“Only one study reported a reproductive outcome-pregnancy rates in a retrospective matched series of 34 patients, which did not differ between groups-and no study reported live birth, obstetric, or long-term reproductive-safety outcomes.”

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3D Reconstruction and Holographic XR Navigation in Robot-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy: A Report of Two Cases #

Amano T et al. · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2026

Gynecology · Case series · n: 2 patients

“Preoperative 3D reconstruction and holographic XR visualization may facilitate safer sacral promontory dissection during RSC by improving spatial understanding of patient-specific vascular anatomy and supporting patient-specific surgical planning and intraoperative navigation.”

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Development and Implementation of a Mixed Reality-Based System for Planning, Simulation, and Real-World Clinical Performance of Laparoscopic Myomectomy #

Kong W et al. · Preprints.org · 2025

Gynecology · Preprint (study protocol)

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Two-Step Parametrial Endometriosis Nodule Excision Using Virtual Reality Technology and 3D Modelling for Surgical Planning #

Sinha R et al. · Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology · 2025

Gynecology · Case report · n: 1 patient · Used Elucis

“This allowed the robotic surgeon to plan their detailed surgical approach (two-step excision) and perform the surgery efficiently and effectively, achieving an optimal surgical outcome and minimal surgical complications.”

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Navigating Complexity: Advanced Visualization for Müllerian Anomalies and its Implications for Diagnoses and Surgical Planning #

From A et al. · Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology · 2025

Gynecology · Case report · n: 1 patient

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Feasibility and clinical value of virtual reality for deep infiltrating pelvic endometriosis: A case report #

Martel C et al. · Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction · 2023

Gynecology · Case report · n: 1 patient

“The nodule's location and relationship to the uterus and the rectum was clearly defined by the 3D model and correlated with surgical findings.”

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Summarises published research on VR/AR surgical planning across all platforms. Not product labelling. For Elucis indications see /elucis.

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