Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality in Neurosurgery: Current and Future Roles in Training, Surgical Management and Post-Op Care

Q&A and Conclusion

Monday, April 28, 2025

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Speaker(s)

Muhammad M. Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD, FAANS

Professor, VIce-Chair
Duke University Medical Center
Joshua Bederson, MD

Neurosurgeon
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Randy S. D'Amico, MD

Neurosurgeon
Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health
Jake Godzik, MD, MS

Associate Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
HS

Harminder Singh, MD, FAANS
Peter Vajkoczy

Chief of Department
University Clinic Berlin

Describe the principles of virtual and augmented reality technologies and their relevance to neurosurgical training and practice.
Identify potential applications of VR and AR in neurosurgical education, including simulation of complex surgeries and enhanced learning experiences for trainees.
Analyze how VR and AR can improve preoperative planning and decision-making in neurosurgery, including visualization of anatomical structures and surgical scenarios. Discuss the impact of VR and AR technologies on patient care, including their use in patient education and informed consent processes.