Applications of virtual reality and augmented reality technology in plastic surgery / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

As emerging digital technologies, virtual reality and augmented reality technology have been widely and deeply applied in the medical field, especially in plastic surgery. This paper reviewed the development of virtual reality and augmented reality technology, indispensable components in realization process of virtual reality and augmented reality technology in plastic surgery as well as applications in preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation, surgical training of plastic surgery. At last, there is a summary of the applications, deficiencies and the future direction of virtual reality and augmented reality technology in plastic surgery.