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Advanced da Vinci Surgical System simulator for surgeon training and operation planning
L W Sun1, F Van Meer, J Schmid
1Minimally Invasive Surgical Skills Centre, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKSAR, People's Republic of China. mikesun@surgery.cuhk.edu.hk
Background:
Although patients benefit considerably from minimally invasive surgery, the use of new instruments such as robotic systems is challenging for surgeons, and extensive training is required.
Method:
We developed a computer-based simulator of the da Vinci Surgical System, modelling the robot and designing a new interface.
Results:
The simulator offers users a two-handed interface to control a realistic model of the da Vinci robot. The simulator can be applied (i) to provide an environment in which to practice simple surgical skills and (ii) to serve as a visualization platform on which to validate port placement and robot pose for operation planning.
Conclusions:
Virtual reality is a useful technique for medical training. The simulator is currently in its early stages, but this preliminary work is promising.
