Computer assisted surgical training: Concepts, foundations, and modelbased techniques

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Abstract

Laparoscopic operation is a surgical technique that can significantly reduce pain, blood loss, and recovery time. However, with this procedure surgeons lose many of the tactile and visual cues that they rely upon in a conventional surgery. This summary of the plenary presentation provides an overview of the concept for computer-aided surgical training tools, discusses some of the existing systems, their advantages and shortcomings. A design concept for a surgical training and assessment system that provides unique sensing and reasoning capabilities for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is presented. A training device prototype has been developed. Preliminary results from a study conducted with novice and experienced subjects using the prototype are discussed. Future research work will focus on developing the technology as a surgical assistant system for use in the operating room (OR).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBROADBANDCOM 2009 - Selected Papers on Broadband Communication, Information Technology and Biomedical Applications
EditorsRobin Braun, Jan Nikodem, Zenon Chaczko, Ryszard Klempous, Johnson Agbinya, Tomasz Janiczek, Ryszard J. Zielinski
PublisherOficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wroclawskiej
Pages307-311
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9788374934701
StatePublished - 2009
Event4th International Conference on Broadband Communication, Information Technology and Biomedical Applications, BROADBANDCOM 2009 - Wroclaw, Poland
Duration: Jul 15 2009Jul 18 2009

Publication series

NameBROADBANDCOM 2009 - Selected Papers on Broadband Communication, Information Technology and Biomedical Applications

Other

Other4th International Conference on Broadband Communication, Information Technology and Biomedical Applications, BROADBANDCOM 2009
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityWroclaw
Period7/15/097/18/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Communication
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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