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Accession Number:
ADA355314
Title:
ENT Surgical Simulator.
Descriptive Note:
Midterm rept. 15 Aug 95-15 Oct 97
Corporate Author:
LOCKHEED MARTIN TACTICAL DEFENSE SYSTEMS AKRON OH
Report Date:
1997-10-01
Pagination or Media Count:
172.0
Abstract:
During the course of this cooperative agreement, the research team built a real-time, man-in-the-loop, sinus surgery simulator. The simulator underwent months of evaluation. Preliminary formative evaluation results yielded suggestions for simulator enhancement. Where possible, the team implemented those suggestions. More rigorous summative evaluation efforts measure and document a statistically significant correlation between simulator scores and endoscopic surgical experience. This research is an important step in the technological evolution of surgical simulation in the virtual reality training environment. It coincides with the Armys quest for training that maximizes the use of emerging technologies in computer simulation, and virtual reality.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE