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MICCAI
2005
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
Photo-Realistic Tissue Reflectance Modelling for Minimally Invasive Surgical Simulation
Computer-based simulation is an important tool for surgical skills training and assessment. In general, the degree of realism experienced by the trainees is determined by the visua...
Mohamed A. ElHelw, M. Stella Atkins, Marios Nicola...
VISUALIZATION
1999
IEEE
13 years 9 months ago
Digital Design of a Surgical Simulator for Interventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
We present the design of a simulator for a prototype interventional magnetic resonance imaging scanner. This MRI scanner is integrated with an operating theater, enabling new tech...
Terry S. Yoo, Penny Rheingans
VIS
2004
IEEE
315views Visualization» more  VIS 2004»
14 years 5 months ago
STEPS - An Application for Simulation of Transsphenoidal Endonasal Pituitary Surgery
Endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure, applied to remove various kinds of pituitary tumors. To reduce the risk associated with t...
André Neubauer, Katja Bühler, Lukas Mr...
ICRA
2002
IEEE
181views Robotics» more  ICRA 2002»
13 years 9 months ago
The BlueDRAGON - A System for Measuring the Kinematics and the Dynamics of Minimally Invasive Surgical Tools In-Vivo
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) involves a multidimensional series of tasks requiring a synthesis between visual information and the kinematics and dynamics of the surgical tools...
Jacob Rosen, Jeffrey D. Brown, Lily Chang, Marco B...
ISMS
2004
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
Design, Development, and Testing of an Automated Laparoscopic Grasper with 3-D Force Measurement Capability
Advancements in robotics have led to significant improvements in robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The use of these robotic systems has improved surgeon dexterity, reduced...
Gregory Tholey, Anand Pillarisetti, William Green,...