| Virtual endoscopy in urology. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11224750 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Recent years have seen notable advances in virtual reality technology and increased interest in potential medical applications. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging data sets, historically viewed as axial images, may now be used to construct a virtual reality endoscopic image, and navigator software systems allow the operator to 'fly' through the urinary tract. Technological evolution has improved the quality of reconstruction, as this is dependent on the software and data set, allowing virtual reality to begin to challenge endoscopic evaluation. This review describes the evolution of virtual reality in urology and the milestones of its current clinical use. Applications may become widespread in the diagnostic evaluation of common urological symptoms, the planning of surgery and the training of future urologists. |
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Authors:
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J D Allan; D A Tolley |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in urology Volume: 11 ISSN: 0963-0643 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Opin Urol Publication Date: 2001 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-03-06 Completed Date: 2001-07-05 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9200621 Medline TA: Curr Opin Urol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 189-92 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Scottish Lithotriptor Centre, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK. |
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Cystoscopy
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methods* Humans Ureteroscopy / methods* User-Computer Interface* |
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