3D Reconstruction and Virtual Reality Is an Acceptable and Feasible Method for Addressing Body Image in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery.
Nazrin AssafSamantha ScholtzAhmed R AhmedMitchel KriegerNasteha AliFernando BelloPublished in: Obesity surgery (2024)
This is the first study to explore and demonstrate that 3D reconstruction and VR is an acceptable and feasible method providing patients with a realistic expectation of how their body will change following significant weight loss, potentially improving body image satisfaction after surgery, as well as psychological and interventional outcomes.
Keyphrases
- virtual reality
- weight loss
- roux en y gastric bypass
- bariatric surgery
- minimally invasive
- gastric bypass
- coronary artery bypass
- type diabetes
- glycemic control
- adipose tissue
- physical activity
- surgical site infection
- insulin resistance
- coronary artery disease
- depressive symptoms
- acute coronary syndrome
- sleep quality
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- atrial fibrillation
- patient reported