Pattern cutting and ligating loop simulation in Virtual Basic Laparoscopic Skill Trainer (VBLaST

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2013:184:1-5.

Abstract

This paper presents the pattern cutting and ligating loop simulation in the Virtual Basic Laparoscopic Skill Trainer (VBLaST©). In the simulation, the gauze, tubular foam, and ligating loop thread are modeled by the mass-spring method and constraint projection for the inextensible characteristics. Discrete simulation states defined based on the tool-object interaction types are utilized to efficiently and accurately manages the physics simulation, collision processing, and haptic feedback in real-time. An automated scoring system provides quantitative measurement for evaluation of trainees' skills. The simulation results show advanced visual realism and real-time performances.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Assisted Instruction / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / instrumentation*
  • Laparoscopy / education*
  • Laparoscopy / instrumentation*
  • Ligation / instrumentation
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
  • User-Computer Interface*