Publications by authors named "Honegen Liao"
Real-time ultrasound AR 3D visualization toward better topological structure perception for hepatobiliary surgery.
Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Ultrasound is vital for hepatobiliary surgeons to visualize complex anatomy, but converting 2D images to 3D can be challenging, necessitating better tools for real-time anatomical identification.
- A new augmented reality (AR) system uses advanced techniques like backward alpha blending and spatial smoothing to create real-time 3D visualizations from 2D ultrasound data, improving how surgeons interpret the images.
- Experiments show that this AR method significantly lowers operational times and enhances depth perception while boosting user satisfaction, indicating its strong potential for improving surgical accuracy and decision-making.