Augmented Reality in Surgery: A Scoping Review

Augmented reality (AR) is an innovative system that enhances the real world by superimposing virtual objects on reality. The aim of this study was to analyze the application of AR in medicine and which of its technical solutions are the most used. We carried out a scoping review of the articles publ...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Eleonora Barcali, Ernesto Iadanza, Leonardo Manetti, Piergiorgio Francia, Cosimo Nardi, Leonardo Bocchi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Subjects:	augmented reality image guided surgery surgery
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/14/6890

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