AR goggles could help surgeons see kidney stones better

NCT ID NCT07161024

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested an augmented reality (AR) tool that tracks where surgeons look during kidney stone surgery training. The goal was to help less experienced surgeons learn to find all stone fragments, which can reduce repeat surgeries. Eight urology residents participated in a simulated setting using the Microsoft HoloLens 2. The tool measured how many stones they saw and how much mental effort they reported.

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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