J Korean Med Sci.  2020 Mar;35(12):e90. 10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e90.

Virtual Anatomical and Endoscopic Exploration Method of Internal Human Body for Training Simulator

• Kwon K
• Park JS
• Shin BS

• KMID: 2471907
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e90

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Virtual environments have brought the use of realistic training closer to many different fields of education. In medical education, several visualization methods for studying inside the human body have been introduced as a way to verify the structure of internal organs. However, these methods are insufficient for realistic training simulators because they do not provide photorealistic scenes or offer an intuitive perception to the user. In addition, they are used in limited environments within a classroom setting.
METHODS
We have developed a virtual dissection exploration system that provides realistic three-dimensional images and a virtual endoscopic experience. This system enables the user to manipulate a virtual camera through a human organ, using gesture-sensing technology. We can make a virtual dissection image of the human body using a virtual dissection simulator and then navigate inside an organ using a virtual endoscope. To improve the navigation performance during virtual endoscopy, our system warns the user about any potential collisions that may occur against the organ's wall by taking the virtual control sphere at the virtual camera position into consideration.
RESULTS
Experimental results show that our system efficiently provides high-quality anatomical visualization. We can simulate anatomic training using virtual dissection and endoscopic images.
CONCLUSION
Our training simulator would be helpful in training medical students because it provides an immersive environment.

Keyword

Virtual Reality; Education; Anatomy; Gestures; Recognition

MeSH Terms

Education
Education, Medical
Endoscopes
Endoscopy
Gestures
Human Body*
Humans*
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Methods*
Students, Medical