A volumetric approach to virtual simulation of functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Advanced display technologies have made the virtual exploration of relatively complex models feasible in many applications. Unfortunately, only a few human interfaces allow natural interaction with the environment. Moreover, in surgical applications, such realistic interaction requires real-time rendering of volumetric data-placing an overwhelming performance burden on the system. We report on a collaboration of an interdisciplinary group developing a virtual reality system that provides intuitive interaction with volume data by employing real-time volume rendering and force feedback (haptic) sensations. We describe our rendering methods and the haptic devices and explain its utility of this system in the real-world application of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) simulation.
Wiet
G J
GJ
Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus, USA.
Yagel
R
R
Stredney
D
D
Schmalbrock
P
P
Sessanna
D J
DJ
Kurzion
Y
Y
Rosenberg
L
L
Levin
M
M
Martin
K
K
D003198:Computer Simulation; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014584:User-Computer Interface