title: MicroSim - a microsurgical training simulator.
abstract: MicroSim is a training simulator for microsurgical tasks. It is based on a virtual reality environment including a realistic interface and a real-time simulation model. The interface consists of real instruments which are tracked by an optical tracking system. The surgical scene is presented to the user through a stereo display which is similar to the view a surgeon has through a microscope. Abstract training modules, which are used to train basic fine motor skills and the prototype of a microvascular anastomosis have been implemented in cooperation with VRmagic GmbH.
authors: University of Heidelberg. Nathan.Huesken@ziti.uni-heidelberg.de
authors: Nathan
authors: N
authors: Hüsken
authors: Oliver
authors: O
authors: Schuppe
authors: Evangelos
authors: E
authors: Sismanidis
authors: Florian
authors: F
authors: Beier
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000193:education* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014584:User-Computer Interface