Annals of Surgery Open (Dec 2020)

Definitions of Computer-Assisted Surgery and Intervention, Image-Guided Surgery and Intervention, Hybrid Operating Room, and Guidance Systems

  • Mariano Giménez, , MD, PhD,
  • Benôit Gallix, , MD, PhD,
  • Guido Costamagna, , MD,
  • Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, , MD,
  • Michael Moche, , MD, PhD,
  • Go Wakabayashi, , MD, PhD,
  • Reto Bale, , MD,
  • Lee Swanström, , MD,
  • Jürgen Futterer, , MD, PhD,
  • David Geller, , MD,
  • Juan M. Verde, , MD,
  • Alain García Vazquez, , MD,
  • Ivo Boškoski, , MD, PhD,
  • Nicolas Golse, , MD,
  • Beat Müller-Stich, , MD,
  • Bernard Dallemagne, , MD,
  • Mårten Falkenberg, , MD, PhD,
  • Sven Jonas, , MD, PhD,
  • Carina Riediger, , MD, MSc,
  • Michele Diana, , MD, PhD,
  • Niklas Kvarnström, , MD,
  • Bruno C. Odisio, , MD,
  • Edgardo Serra, , MD,
  • Christiaan Overduin, , MSc, PhD,
  • Mariano Palermo, , MD, PhD,
  • Didier Mutter, , MD, PhD,
  • Silvana Perretta, , MD, PhD,
  • Patrick Pessaux, , MD, PhD,
  • Luc Soler, , PhD,
  • Alexandre Hostettler, , PhD,
  • Toby Collins,
  • Stéphane Cotin, , PhD,
  • Michael Kostrzewa, , MD,
  • Amilcar Alzaga, , MD,
  • Martin Smith, , MD,
  • Jacques Marescaux, , MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/AS9.0000000000000021
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 2
p. e021

Abstract

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Objective:. To develop consensus definitions of image-guided surgery, computer-assisted surgery, hybrid operating room, and surgical navigation systems. Summary Background Data:. The use of minimally invasive procedures has increased tremendously over the past 2 decades, but terminology related to image-guided minimally invasive procedures has not been standardized, which is a barrier to clear communication. Methods:. Experts in image-guided techniques and specialized engineers were invited to engage in a systematic process to develop consensus definitions of the key terms listed above. The process was designed following review of common consensus-development methodologies and included participation in 4 online surveys and a post-surveys face-to-face panel meeting held in Strasbourg, France. Results:. The experts settled on the terms computer-assisted surgery and intervention, image-guided surgery and intervention, hybrid operating room, and guidance systems and agreed-upon definitions of these terms, with rates of consensus of more than 80% for each term. The methodology used proved to be a compelling strategy to overcome the current difficulties related to data growth rates and technological convergence in this field. Conclusions:. Our multidisciplinary collaborative approach resulted in consensus definitions that may improve communication, knowledge transfer, collaboration, and research in the rapidly changing field of image-guided minimally invasive techniques.