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ArticleInternational journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery2023

The user experience design of a novel microscope within SurgiSim, a virtual reality surgical simulator.

Madeleine de Lotbiniere-Bassett, Arthur Volpato Batista, Carolyn Lai, Trishia El Chemaly, Joseph Dort, Nikolas Blevins, Justin Lui

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Article in International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Madeleine de Lotbiniere-BassettDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. mdlb@alumni.stanford.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6234-7080
Arthur Volpato BatistaDepartment of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5309-494X
Carolyn LaiDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8025-4195
Trishia El ChemalyDepartment of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4234-3082
Joseph DortDepartment of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0858-187X
Nikolas BlevinsDepartment of Otolaryngology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3562-4887
Justin LuiDepartment of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6843-4249
University of Calgary · CAStanford University · USUniversity of Toronto · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeVirtual reality (VR) simulation has the potential to advance surgical education, procedural planning, and intraoperative guidance. "SurgiSim" is a VR platform developed for the rehearsal of complex procedures using patient-specific anatomy, high-fidelity stereoscopic graphics, and haptic feedback. SurgiSim is the first VR simulator to include a virtual operating room microscope. We describe the process of designing and refining the VR microscope user experience (UX) and user interaction (UI) to optimize surgical rehearsal and education.

methodsHuman-centered VR design principles were applied in the design of the SurgiSim microscope to optimize the user's sense of presence. Throughout the UX's development, the team of developers met regularly with surgeons to gather end-user feedback. Supplemental testing was performed on four participants.

resultsThrough observation and participant feedback, we made iterative design upgrades to the SurgiSim platform. We identified the following key characteristics of the VR microscope UI: overall appearance, hand controller interface, and microscope movement.

conclusionOur design process identified challenges arising from the disparity between VR and physical environments that pertain to microscope education and deployment. These roadblocks were addressed using creative solutions. Future studies will investigate the efficacy of VR surgical microscope training on real-world microscope skills as assessed by validated performance metrics.

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Simulation TrainingSurgeonsVirtual RealityClinical CompetenceComputer SimulationHumansOperating RoomsUser-Computer InterfaceMedical educationMicroscopeMicrosurgerySurgerySurgical simulationVirtual reality

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PMID35933491
PMCPMC9358070
OpenAlexW4290190272

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