title: Computer generated visual assistance during retroperitoneoscopy.
abstract: In this paper we present a system of computer assisted surgery, the function of which is to enhance the real time feedback between the patient's body, the surgical tools and the surgeon. We show using such a system during some surgical operations--in our case, retroperitoneoscopy. After giving the requirements for such a system, we describe the components currently used in our experiments. We detail the different problems and our current solutions; photographs of an experiment carried out on a cadaver and of classical operations are shown in this paper.
authors.affiliation: TIMC-IMAG, Faculté de Médecine de Grenoble, La Tronche, France.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bainville
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chaffanjon
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cinquin
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003201:Computers; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D020707:Mediastinoscopes; D008481:Mediastinoscopy; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D012984:Software; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014741:Video Recording; D014785:Vision, Ocular