ECSE Departmental Research SeminarsTitle: A Visual Graphic/Haptic Rendering Model for Hysteroscopic Procedures
Speaker: Fabian Lim
Abstract
Hysteroscopy is an extensively popular option in evaluating and treating women with infertility. The procedure utilises an endoscope, inserted through the vagina and cervix to examine the intra-uterine cavity via a monitor. The difficulty of hysteroscopy from the surgeon’s perspective is the visual spatial perception of interpreting 3D images on a 2D monitor, and the associated psychomotor skills in overcoming the fulcrum-effect. Despite the widespread use of this procedure, current qualified hysteroscopy surgeons have not been trained the fundamentals through an organised curriculum.
The emergence of virtual reality as an educational tool for this procedure, and for other endoscopic procedures, has undoubtedly raised interests. The ultimate objective is for the inclusion of virtual reality training as a mandatory component for gynaecologic endoscopy training. Part of this process involves the design of a simulator, encompassing the technical difficulties and complications associated with the procedure. The proposed research examines fundamental hysteroscopy factors and current training and accreditation, and proposes a hysteroscopy simulator design that is suitable for educating and training.
About the Speaker
Postgraduate Research Student
Biomedical Engineering
Monash University
Supervisor: Associate Professor Ian Brown
Proposed Transfer: Doctor of Philosophy of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)
Current Degree: Masters of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)
Previous Degree: Bachelors of Engineering (Electrical) & Commerce (Economics)
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