Computer-assisted surgery
Computer-assisted surgery
Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) (pronunciation: /kəmˈpjuːtər əˈsɪstɪd ˈsɜːrdʒəri/), also known as image-guided surgery, surgical navigation, and 3D computer surgery, is a field within medicine that uses computer technology as a surgical aid.
Etymology
The term "computer-assisted surgery" is derived from the English words "computer", "assist", and "surgery". The term "computer" comes from the Latin word "computare", meaning "to calculate". "Assist" comes from the Latin word "assistere", meaning "to stand by". "Surgery" comes from the Greek word "cheirourgia", meaning "hand work".
Definition
Computer-assisted surgery involves the use of computers to aid in surgical procedures. This technology provides surgeons with detailed, three-dimensional images of the patient's body, which can be used to guide surgical instruments during the procedure. CAS can be used in a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, ENT surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Related Terms
- Robotic surgery: A type of computer-assisted surgery where surgical procedures are conducted with the assistance of robotic systems.
- Minimally invasive surgery: A type of surgery that is performed through small incisions, often with the assistance of computer and imaging technology.
- Virtual reality: A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. In the context of computer-assisted surgery, virtual reality can be used for surgical planning and training.
- Augmented reality: An interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real world are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information. In the context of computer-assisted surgery, augmented reality can be used to overlay digital information onto the surgical field.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Computer-assisted surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Computer-assisted surgery
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