ENT surgical simulator project

Abstract

This paper outlines the proposal, approved by The United States Army Medical Research and Material Command, to develop and implement an ENT surgical simulator. The proposed research aims to develop and evaluate a minimally invasive prototype surgical simulator to establish real time fidelity requirements for tactile feedback and computer image synthesis. The project will enhance Graduate Medical Education programs, as well as quality of care and patient oriented risk management. The prototype will be used to evaluate surgical training requirements. As such, the project will contribute to improved readiness of medical personnel. Upon validation of concept and requirements, applicable technology can be extended to training for battlefield trauma care. The project is an important step in the technological evolution of surgical simulation in the virtual reality training environment.