The design of a hysteroscopy simulator
Date
2007-12
Authors
Kruger, Gerrit V.
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
This thesis documents the research, design and implementation of a virtual
hysteroscopy simulator. A hysteroscopy is a medical procedure used in the
field of obstetrics and gynaecology. The system consists of a mechanically
modelled hysteroscope connecting to any personal computer using USB, and
is plug and play compatible on any modernWindows operating system. The
scope interfaces with custom-designed software, which simulates a patient’s
anatomy and thus creates a virtual operating environment. The software
incorporates features like simulated soft tissue and an ablation algorithm.
This system is developed with the aim to aid the young or inexperienced
surgeon with hands-on training, developing his hand-eye coordination and
visual and surgical skills used in this procedure.
Description
Thesis (MScEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.
Keywords
Surgery simulator, Hysteroscopy, Real-time simulation, Virtual surgery, Dissertations -- Electronic engineering, Theses -- Electronic engineering