GPU-Based Visualization of Deformable Volumetric Soft-Tissue for Real-Time Simulation of Haptic Needle Insertion

Dirk Fortmeier, André Mastmeyer, Heinz Handels, Thomas Tolxdorff, Thomas Martin Deserno, Heinz Handels, Hans-Peter Meinzer

Abstract

Virtual reality simulations can be used for training of surgery procedures such as needle insertion. Using a haptic force-feedback device a realistic virtual environment can be provided by computation of forces for specific patient data. This work presents an algorithm to calculate and visualize deformations of volumetric data representing softtissue inspired by the relaxation step of the ChainMail algorithm. It uses the coupling of haptic force-feedback computation and the deformation visualization algorithm to enhance the visual experience of our needle insertion training simulation. Real-time performance is achieved by implementing the relaxation on the GPU which outperforms a CPU-based implementation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBildverarbeitung für die Medizin 2012
EditorsThomas Tolxdorff, Thomas Martin Deserno, Heinz Handels, Hans-Peter Meinzer
Number of pages6
PublisherSpringer Vieweg, Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date16.03.2012
Pages117 - 122
ISBN (Print)978-3-642-28501-1
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-642-28502-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16.03.2012
EventWorkshop on Bildverarbeitung fur die Medizin 2012 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 18.03.201220.03.2012

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