Simulating Embryo-Transfer Through a Haptic Device

A. F. Abate (), M. Nappi () and S. Ricciardi ()
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A. F. Abate: University of Salerno
M. Nappi: University of Salerno
S. Ricciardi: University of Salerno

A chapter in Information Technology and Innovation Trends in Organizations, 2011, pp 229-235 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Computer based training represents an effective way to learn and virtually practice the procedures related to a specific surgical intervention exploiting a virtual reproduction of the anatomy involved and of the tools required. Though a “visual-only” level of simulation can already be very useful, there is no doubt that, as long as the technology would allow it, a visual-haptic simulator providing kinesthetic feedback to augment the virtual experience would represent a key factor in fostering the development of manual skills in trainees. This kind of approach to virtual training is exploited in this work to simulate Embryo Transfer, a crucial step of the In Vitro Fertilization procedure which is become very popular to address several infertility conditions. We present a novel training system based on a haptic device allowing the user to handle a virtual replica of the catheter required to insert the simulated embryo through the cervix until the optimal site in the womb is reached. The system proposed exploits deformability-mapping to represent local stiffness in the contact surfaces and simulates an ultrasound live image to approach the visual appearance of the actual diagnostic imagery.

Keywords: Embryo Transfer; Force Feedback; Haptic Device; Haptic Perception; Haptic Rendering (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7908-2632-6_26

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