A virtual training simulator for learning cataract surgery with phacoemulsification

Kup Sze Choi, Sophia Soo, Fu Lai Korris Chung

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Abstract

This paper presents the development of a low-cost cataract surgery simulator for trainees to practise phacoemulsification procedures with computer-generated models in virtual environments. It focuses on the training of cornea incision, capsulorrhexis and phaco-sculpting, which are simulated interactively with computationally efficient algorithms developed for tissue deformation, surface cutting and volume sculpting. Intuitive two-handed human-computer interactions are achieved with six degrees-of-freedom haptic devices. Performance of trainees on manual dexterity is recorded with quantifiable metrics. The proposed virtual-reality system has the potential to serve as an alternative training tool to supplement conventional cataract surgery education.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1020-1031
Number of pages12
JournalComputers in Biology and Medicine
Volume39
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2009

Keywords

  • Cataract surgery
  • Medical training
  • Phacoemulsification
  • Surgical simulation
  • Virtual reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Health Informatics

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