A virtual surgery simulation system with a haptic feedback for teaching maxillary sinusotomy, ear and sinus surgery
Realistic 3D imaging and anatomical models based on high-resolution CT scans
Stereo glasses allow viewing from any direction
Multiple users can view the simulation in 3D at the same time
Life-like haptic feedback reproducing a real surgical operation
End-effector shape based on real surgical drilling machine handpiece
Adjustable hand-rests provide necessary support and enhance ergonomics
ISO-conformant dental burs, most commonly used handpieces and instruments
Pressure-sensitive pedal for controlling the bur rotation rate
Durable metal body with electrical height adjustment
Easily transportable single unit
Bleeding imitation and suction tool
Each anatomical model has critical structures segmented:
facial nerve
auditory ossicles
internal carotid artery
sigmoid sinus
dura mater
inner ear
Sinus surgery
10 exercises with different kinds of sinus anatomy:
different ethmoid sinus structures
frontal cells of different sizes
Haller’s cell
Onodi air cell
The exercises allow a trainee to perform exploratory dissection, maxillary sinusotomy, and other sinus operationsBasic skills
10 exercises to teach basic simulation system mechanics and forming the proper feel of the virtual space
Ear surgery
10 exercises with different kinds of ear anatomy, including sclerotic temporal bone structure, chronic suppurative otitis media with cholesteatoma and other pathological anatomy