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Immersive technologies (virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality) were started to be used in many areas of life, with the widespread use of new technological devices. The use of virtual reality in surgery, which is a method based on the perception of digital visual content as in real life, is increasing as well. In this chapter, current and possible applications of virtual reality technology and animation in academic life, medical education and urology surgery were evaluated and examples for practical applications were given. It can be predicted that studies in the field of urology and pediatric urology will be in a good position in using technologies and will increase gradually.

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The authors of this chapter would like to thank Prof. Sinan Celayir, MD for sharing their academic studies in VR and AR in Pediatric Surgery.

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  1. Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey

    Musa Batuhan Yolcu

  2. Department of Urology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

    Emre Huri

  3. Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey

    Senol Emre

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    Emre Huri

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Yolcu, M.B., Huri, E., Emre, S. (2021). Virtual Reality and Animation. In: Huri, E., Veneziano, D. (eds) Anatomy for Urologic Surgeons in the Digital Era. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59479-4_12

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