Interactive web-based 3D medical heart surgery simulator
Challenge
Surgeons around the world need a way to simulate complex microsurgeries on a beating heart without using a human body. Our client, Vida Systems, was looking for a smart IT solution to solve the problem. Together we came up with a realistic, easy-to-read, and control heart surgery simulator.
Surgeons around the world need a way to simulate complex microsurgeries on a beating heart without using a human body. Our client, Vida Systems, was looking for a smart IT solution to solve the problem. Together we came up with a realistic, easy-to-read, and control heart surgery simulator.
Solution
Whilst creating a solution to the problem, our leading 3D engineers had a challenging task. They had to implement a simulation of not only the animated heart and valves but also of a physically correct virtual 3D catheter. On top of that, the heart surgery simulator also supports cross-section control tools that can be modified and guided in real-time. These cross-section control tools are essential for heart muscle visualizations (the distal view) and GPU accelerated echoscopic and fluoroscopic visual simulations. Echoscopic and fluoroscopic visualizations are greatly appreciated by surgeons because of the ability to closely simulate the environments of real medical diagnostic devices.
Whilst creating a solution to the problem, our leading 3D engineers had a challenging task. They had to implement a simulation of not only the animated heart and valves but also of a physically correct virtual 3D catheter. On top of that, the heart surgery simulator also supports cross-section control tools that can be modified and guided in real-time. These cross-section control tools are essential for heart muscle visualizations (the distal view) and GPU accelerated echoscopic and fluoroscopic visual simulations. Echoscopic and fluoroscopic visualizations are greatly appreciated by surgeons because of the ability to closely simulate the environments of real medical diagnostic devices.
Results
The 3D Heart Surgery Simulator provided an immersive and highly detailed training environment for medical professionals, enhancing their ability to practice complex surgical procedures safely. The solution delivered realistic heart anatomy, interactive tools for simulation, and precise haptic feedback, improving surgical precision and confidence. By enabling risk-free hands-on practice, the simulator contributed to better training outcomes, reduced errors in real-world procedures, and overall advancements in medical education.
The 3D Heart Surgery Simulator provided an immersive and highly detailed training environment for medical professionals, enhancing their ability to practice complex surgical procedures safely. The solution delivered realistic heart anatomy, interactive tools for simulation, and precise haptic feedback, improving surgical precision and confidence. By enabling risk-free hands-on practice, the simulator contributed to better training outcomes, reduced errors in real-world procedures, and overall advancements in medical education.