Adding value with 3D visualization and haptic forces to radiosurgery--a small theory-based, quasi-experimental study

David Dinka; James N Nyce; Toomas Timpka; Kristina Holmberg

doi:10.1007/s10916-006-9016-1

Adding value with 3D visualization and haptic forces to radiosurgery--a small theory-based, quasi-experimental study

J Med Syst. 2006 Aug;30(4):293-301. doi: 10.1007/s10916-006-9016-1.

Authors

David Dinka¹, James N Nyce, Toomas Timpka, Kristina Holmberg

Affiliation

¹ Department of Computer and Information Science, Linköping University, SE-58723 Linköping, Sweden. david.dinka@ida.liu.se

PMID: 16978009
DOI: 10.1007/s10916-006-9016-1

Abstract

This study investigates the use of 3D representation and haptic technology in radiosurgery. The users, experienced users of the Leksell GammaKnife, prefer the 3D representation for constructing a first draft of their plan for neurosurgical intervention. When it comes to the final adjustments, however, they still choose the traditional 2D representation and interaction devices. The perceived control over the radiosurgical process is not considered adequate using the 3D interaction methods. Practitioners do not consider the haptic forces implemented in this test system useful. Possible explanations for these findings are discussed in the paper.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Informatics
Radiosurgery*