From Prototype to Practice: Mixed Methods Study of Human-Centered Design and Usability Evaluation of Augmented Reality for Complex Oncology Surgical Workflows

Background

Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) oncology involves complex surgical planning and multidisciplinary decision-making that present significant cognitive, spatial, and communicative challenges. While augmented reality (AR) technologies are emerging as valuable tools in surgical planning, most existing systems are developed in a technologically deterministic manner, often without consideration of patients' lived experiences or the collaborative needs of multidisciplinary clinical teams. This limits their integration into complex workflows and their potential for meaningful clinical impact.