Developing a Virtual Reality Simulation System for Preoperative Planning of Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery.

. Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) is now standard for lung cancer treatment, offering advantages over traditional methods. However, RATS's minimally invasive approach poses challenges like limited visibility and tactile feedback, affecting surgeons' navigation through com-plex anatomy.

Developing a virtual reality simulation system for preoperative planning of thoracoscopic thoracic surgery.

Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has become a standard approach for the treatment of lung cancer. However, its minimally invasive nature limits the field of view and reduces tactile feedback. These limitations make it vital that surgeons thoroughly familiarize themselves with the patient's anatomy preoperatively.

Optimal injection method for long-range computed tomography angiography.

We aimed to obtain high-stable computed tomography (CT) values for CT angiography (CTA). We verified the optimal use of the new protocol for long-range scanning using a contrast material flow phantom (Ichikawa, CT imaging theory. Igaku syoin Publishing, Tokyo, 8; Awai et al.