A new platform for laparoscopic training and education.
A new platform for laparoscopic training and education is presented. Fundamental requirements about a flexible haptic interface, specter of training areas, skill assessment, educational content, and level of realism are presented and discussed. The new system, including a new and flexible haptic interface and a broad specter of training modules combined with the use of multimedia content, is described.
Sørhus
Vidar
V
SimSurgery AS, Oslo, Norway.
Eriksen
Eivind M
EM
Grønningsaeter
Nils
N
Halbwachs
Yvon
Y
Hvidsten
Per Ø
PØ
Kaasa
Johannes
J
Strøm
Kyrre
K
Westgaard
Geir
G
Røtnes
Jan S
JS
D003198:Computer Simulation; D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009664:Norway; D014110:Touch; D014584:User-Computer Interface