Hyperaccuracy Three-Dimensional Model and Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality for Robot-Assisted Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection in Testicular Cancer.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the feasibility of hyperaccuracy three-dimensional (HA3D) virtual models with augmented reality (AR) in robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (R-RPLND) for testicular cancer.

METHODS

A 35-year-old male with 4 cm interaortocaval seminoma recurrence underwent unilateral template R-RPLND. A patient-specific HA3D model was generated from contrast-enhanced CT using Avatar Medical software and integrated into preoperative planning and intraoperative AR navigation.

RESULTS

HA3D modeling enabled precise preoperative identification of a critical renal arterial branch adjacent to the tumor, facilitating safe dissection. R-RPLND was completed in 76 min with minimal blood loss (30 mL) and no complications. Pathology confirmed 4.5 cm viable seminoma metastasis. Nine-month follow-up showed no recurrence.

CONCLUSION

This proof-of-concept case demonstrates successful integration of HA3D virtual models and AR into R-RPLND workflow, potentially enhancing anatomical visualization, surgical planning, and procedural safety. Multicenter prospective studies are needed to validate reproducibility and clinical benefit.