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AI InsightConclusion: 3DMPRT has a positive effect on reducing the cognitive anxiety of the surgeon and can be an alternative to costly technological devices.
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Abstract
Objective: Spine surgery harbors high risks because of its complexity. This causes serious cognitive anxiety and distress during the perioperative period. We investigated the effectiveness of a surgical preoperative planning method in reducing the cognitive anxiety of the surgeon. Materials and Methods: A training was given the study participants to create 3D MultiPlanar Reformat (MPR) images from raw DICOM files with a software. This training is named ‘3D MPR done by the surgeon himself/herself training (3DMPRT).’ At the 6th month after the training and clinical practice, a survey was carried. The benefits of training and the cognitive anxiety status of the consultant surgeons were evaluated. Results: Seven male spinal surgeons participated in this study. In the survey, all participants reported that they did not have the opportunity to assess preoperative spinal anatomy with radiologists and that they did not require consultation after 3DMPRT, suggesting that 3DMPRT reduced their mental distress and cognitive anxiety. After 3DMPRT, surgeons reported a change in screw insertion habits for anatomically risky pedicles during surgery. Conclusion: 3DMPRT has a positive effect on reducing the cognitive anxiety of the surgeon and can be an alternative to costly technological devices.