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The study aims to evaluate whether virtual reality improves preoperative planning for neuroblastoma compared to conventional 2D imaging.

SRS166 - Comparison of virtual reality and 2D imaging in neuroblastoma surgical planning

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Comparison of virtual reality and 2D imaging improves anatomical assessment in neuroblastoma, suggesting VR's potential in surgical planning.

The study aims to evaluate whether virtual reality improves preoperative planning for neuroblastoma compared to conventional 2D imaging.
Segmented CT scans were used to create VR 3D models for nine high-risk neuroblastoma patients.
Paediatric trainees and consultants assessed these models and scored various anatomical aspects.
Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon and Mann–Whitney tests.
VR significantly improved anatomical assessment compared to CT (P < 0.001).
Consultants' accuracy improved by 7% (P < 0.05) and senior registrars by 12.5% (P < 0.01).
VR changed the preoperative plan in 78.1% of cases.
67% valued VR for communicating with patients and improved decision-making among two-thirds.

Privitera et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Comparison of virtual reality and 2D imaging improves anatomical assessment in neuroblastoma, suggesting VR's potential in surgical planning.