A virtual reality surgery simulation of cutting and retraction in neurosurgery with force-feedback

Authors:
P. Wang;A. A. Becker;I. A. Jones;A. T. Glover;S. D. Benford;C. M. Greenhalgh;M. Vloeberghs
Affiliations:
School of Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering and Management, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK;School of Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering and Management, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK;School of Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering and Management, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK;School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Nottingham, UK;School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Nottingham, UK;School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Nottingham, UK;School of Human Development, University of Nottingham, UK
Venue:
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
Year:
2006

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Abstract

A virtual-reality surgical simulator aimed at neurosurgery is presented. The simulator utilises boundary element (BE) technology to develop real-time realistic deformable models of the brain. The simulator incorporates the simulation of surgical prodding, pulling and cutting. Advanced features include the separation the cut surfaces by retractors and post-cutting deformations. The experience of virtual surgery is enhanced by implementing 3D stereo-vision and the use of two hand-held force-feedback devices.