System for skills training and competency assessment in neurosurgery

This paper presents a novel approach to simulate neurosurgical interventions, which can be used for training in schools of medicine. It is based on the implementation of a benchtop model as an alternative to reported virtual reality-based approaches. The system includes a surgery planning software,...

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Main Authors: Lemos, J. D., Hernández, A. M., Vallejo, A. F., Estrada, D.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological system modeling
Biomedical equipment
Medical simulation
Motion planning
Neurosurgery
Planning
Solid modeling
Training
Virtual reality
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Summary:This paper presents a novel approach to simulate neurosurgical interventions, which can be used for training in schools of medicine. It is based on the implementation of a benchtop model as an alternative to reported virtual reality-based approaches. The system includes a surgery planning software, 3D models of skull, an electromagnetic fields navigation system and compatible instrumentation. To our knowledge, the system developed here represents a unique approach to neurosurgery training where trainees are able to experiment with a more realistic model of an intended surgical procedure.
ISSN:2327-8161
DOI:10.1109/PAHCE.2013.6568334