AI-Enhanced 3D Models in Global Virtual Reality Case Conferences for Surgical Care in a Low-Income Country: Exploratory Study
The findings indicate that AI-enhanced 3D imaging and immersive virtual communication platforms are valuable tools for integrative surgical case assessments. The cost-effectiveness of the used consumer solutions should be especially beneficial for low-resource environments. While the study demonstrates the feasibility of this approach, further research is needed to explore a broader application and impact of these technologies in global health. The study highlights the potential of XR to enhance training and surgical precision, contributing to better health care outcomes in underserved regions.
Authors
- Philipp Feodorovici (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3940-0501)
- Jan Arensmeyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0705-2973)
- Joachim Schmidt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3159-652X)
- Henrik Bonsmann
- Miriam Obst
- Jan Wynands
- Andreas Kolbinger
- Joel Kigenyi
- Francis Oneka
- Benard Owere
Institutions
- University of Bonn (DE)
- University Hospital Bonn (DE)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (UG)
- Corteam (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Formative Research
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/69300
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Global Health and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64
Funders
- Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn