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This module will introduce how Virtual Reality (VR) can be used in surgery. The concept of VR models will be introduced, and the theoretical advantages of VR will be discussed. The use of high-definition imaging modalities such as CT and MRI in building surgical applicable VR models.
The concepts, theories and skills that will be learnt concurrently into the direct application in Surgery. Students will learn and build basic VR models for different surgical situations demonstrating how VR can be beneficial for surgeons.
An introduction to haptics and the next generation of 鈥榮erious gaming鈥�, which can be applied to surgical training.
Aims of the module:
- To understand the concepts of VR
- To understand how VR applies to surgery
- To understand how to build a VR model
- To appraise the success of VR surgical models
- To use mobile surgical applications to teach technique
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding the concepts of VR
- Understand the key role of VR and its applications in Surgery
- Understand the principles of building a VR model
- Understand how mobile technology can be used effectively to teach surgical techniques
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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