Computer-based training system for cataract surgery. (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dequidt, Jérémie; Courtecuisse, Hadrien; Comas, Olivier; Allard, Jérémie; Duriez, Christian; Cotin, Stéphane; Dumortier, Élodie; Wavreille, Olivier; Rouland, Jean-François
• Other Names: Audette Michel guest-editor.; Ladak Hanif M guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Simulation. Volume 89:Number 12(2013)
• Page Start: 1421
• Page End: 1435
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: Cataract surgery simulation -- real-time biomechanical models -- training environment; Computer simulation -- Periodicals; 003.3
• DOI: 10.1177/0037549713495753
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0037-5497

Abstract

This paper describes a single simulation framework to perform interactive cataract surgery simulations. Contributions includes advanced bio-mechanical models and intensive use of modern graphics hardware to provide fast computation times. Surgical devices are replicated and located in a real-time thanks to infrared tracking. Combination of a high-fidelity simulation and actual surgical tools are able to improve surgeon immersion while training. Preliminary tests have been performed by experienced ophthalmologists to qualitatively assess the face-validity of the simulator and the faithfulness of the behavior of the anatomical structures as well as the interactions with the surgical tools.