Virtual reality (VR) medical simulations deliver a tailored learning experience that can be
standardized, and can cater to different learning styles in ways that cannot be matched by …

This paper reviews the current state of the art for Virtual Reality (VR) and Virtual
Environment (VE) applications in the field of the built environment. The review begins with a …

The best method of training for laparoscopic surgical skills is controversial. Some advocate
observation in the operating room, while others promote animal and simulated models or a …

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) involves a multidimensional series of tasks requiring a
synthesis between visual information and the kinematics and dynamics of the surgical tools …

Simulation-based training using VR techniques is a promising alternative to traditional
training in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Simulators let the trainee touch, feel, and …

Presents a framework for the interactive simulation of surgical cuts, such as those practiced
in surgical treatment. Unlike most existing methods, our framework is based on tetrahedral …

With the introduction of minimally invasive techniques, surgeons must learn skills and
procedures that are radically different from traditional open surgery. Traditional methods of …

We introduce an algorithm that consistently and accurately processes arbitrary intersections
in tetrahedral meshes in real-time. The intersection surfaces are modeled up to the current …

Cutting a deformable body may be viewed as an interchange between three forms of
energy: the elastic energy stored in the deformed body, the work done by a sharp tool as it …

A profound knowledge of anatomy and surgical landmarks of the temporal bone is a basic
necessity for any otologic surgeon. Because this knowledge, so far, has been mostly taught …