Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Haluck, R S
• Webster, R W
• Snyder, A J
• Melkonian, M G
• Mohler, B J
• Dise, M L
• Lefever, A

Titel

A virtual reality surgical trainer for navigation in laparoscopic surgery

Ist Teil von

• Studies in health technology and informatics, 2001, Vol.81, p.171

Ort / Verlag

Netherlands

Erscheinungsjahr

2001

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• A virtual reality trainer was designed to familiarize students and surgeons with surgical navigation using an angled laparoscopic lens and camera system. Previous laparoscopic trainers have been devoted to task or procedure training. Our system is exclusively devoted to laparoscope manipulation and navigation. Laparoscopic experts scored better than novices in this system suggesting construct validity. The trainer received favorable subjective ratings. This simulator may provide for improved navigation in the operating room and become a useful tool for residents and practicing surgeons.