title: Surgical simulators using the WWW.
abstract: This paper will describe a suite of surgical simulators that we have designed and implemented to run on the WWW. The procedures that have been modelled include simulations of ventricular catheterisation, and lumbar puncture. We will present a detailed overview of implementation and operation of these simulators, and indicate results from early use. The advantages and disadvantages of our approach will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Visualization Centre, University of Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: John
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D020407:Internet; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education; D012984:Software; D013129:Spinal Puncture; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014696:Ventriculostomy