Title :
Implications of surgical simulation technology upon the training of arthroscopic surgeons
Author_Institution :
Rensselaer Design Res. Center, Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
Abstract :
The implications of technology for the training of minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly arthroscopic surgery, are analyzed. Widespread acceptance of minimally invasive surgical techniques has led to a need for better training methods. The status of arthroscopic techniques and the methods by which they are taught are described. The benefits of developing a surgical simulator for use as a training tool are analyzed
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; digital simulation; training; arthroscopic surgeons training; minimally invasive surgical techniques; surgical simulation technology; training tool; Analytical models; Costs; Education; Endoscopes; Fasteners; Humans; Instruments; Knee; Minimally invasive surgery; Psychology;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1989. Images of the Twenty-First Century., Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1989.96553
