A Training System for Photodynamic Therapy using Modeling and Simulation

To become highly proficient at a given surgical procedure and to reduce risk to patients, physicians must gain experience through a number means. Some surgical procedures can be learned through practice on cadavers, animals, or physical models. Today computer models can provide the required realism...

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Main Authors: Barriga, E.S., Russell, S., Abramoff, M., Brittain, R., Waymire, R., Edwards, A., Engstrom, R., Davis, B., Soliz, P.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Application software
Cadaver
Computational modeling
Laser applications
Laser modes
Laser surgery
Laser theory
Medical treatment
Retina
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Summary:To become highly proficient at a given surgical procedure and to reduce risk to patients, physicians must gain experience through a number means. Some surgical procedures can be learned through practice on cadavers, animals, or physical models. Today computer models can provide the required realism to provide highly effective training. This paper presents a computer-based system that will be used for training ophthalmologists in the performance of two processes involving the application of laser to the retina: photodynamic therapy and panretinal photocoagulation
ISSN:1063-7125
DOI:10.1109/CBMS.2006.32