Orthopaedic simulators are popular in innovative surgical training programs, where trainees
gain procedural experience in a safe and controlled environment. Recent studies suggest …

Augmented reality (AR) technology is gaining popularity and scholarly interest in the
rehabilitation sector because of the possibility to generate controlled, user-specific …

Hybrid surgical simulators based on augmented reality (AR) solutions benefit from the
advantages of both the box trainers and the virtual reality simulators. This paper reports on …

Surgical simulation can offer novice surgeons an opportunity to practice skills outside the
operating theatre in a safe controlled environment. According to literature evidence …

Today's modern organizations are striving hard to trace the beginnings of human civilization
and maintain cultural heritage throughout the world; as a result the need for an integrative …

Palpation is an essential step of several open surgical procedures for locating arteries by
arterial pulse detection. In this context, surgical simulation would ideally provide realistic …

Aortic valve replacement is the only definitive treatment for aortic stenosis, a highly prevalent
condition in elderly population. Minimally invasive surgery brought numerous benefits to this …

To assist surgeons in the acquisition of the required skills for the proper execution of the
laparoscopic procedure, surgical simulators are used. During training with simulators it is …

The in-situ endograft fenestration, a possible surgical option for the minimally invasive
treatment of aneurysms with unfavorable anatomy, is today limited by difficulties in targeting …

Hybrid surgical simulators based on augmented reality (AR) solutions benefit from the
advantages of both the box trainers and the virtual reality simulators. This paper reports on …