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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2021; 13(9): 904-922
Published online Sep 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i9.904
Published online Sep 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i9.904
Table 3 Comparison of optical and electromagnetic tracking navigation
| Item | Optical tracking | Electromagnetic tracking |
| Tracking accuracy | High | Low |
| Robustness relative to environmental conditions | High | Low |
| Visible line of sight | Need for | No need for |
| Tracking of rigid objects | Suitable for | Unsuitable for |
| Electromagnetic field | No need for | Need for |
| Interference from magnetic field | Nothing | Notable |
| Common uses in the surgeries: | ||
| Neurosurgery | + | |
| Orthopedic | + | |
| Endoscopic abdominal | + |
- Citation: Wang Y, Cao D, Chen SL, Li YM, Zheng YW, Ohkohchi N. Current trends in three-dimensional visualization and real-time navigation as well as robot-assisted technologies in hepatobiliary surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13(9): 904-922
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v13/i9/904.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v13.i9.904