Virtual Endoscopy

Virtual Endoscopy is the simulation of endoscopic interventions using methods of Virtual Reality and Computer Graphics. Usually, 3D volume data from CAT-scan, MRI, 3D ultrasound, rotational angiography, or other sources are used to generate a 3D view of the inside of the respective structures.

We applied virtual endoscopy to a variety of medicial endoscopic procedures. In particular, we explored the following procedures:

Virtual Cardio-endoscopy
(check publications for recent information)
Virtual Bronchoscopy
(check publications for recent information)
Navigated virtual endoscopy
(check publications for recent information)
Navigated maxillo-facial surgery planning
(check publications for recent information)
Virtual Endoscopy of the Colon
(Virtual Colonoscopy)
Virtual Endoscopy of the Ventricular System of the Human Brain
(Virtual Ventriculoscopy)
Virtual Endoscopy of the Vascular System
(Virtual Angioscopy)
Stereoscopic Virtual Endoscopy

Interesting links in the context of virtual endoscopy

Center for Visual Computing, SUNY Stony Brook
Virtual Endoscopy Center, Univ. of Wake Forest
3D Lab, Stanford Radiology Department, Stanford University
Virtual Endoscopy Forum, Univ. of Pisa
Quicksee, Penn State Univ.
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