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Computerized or mechanical 3D model for neuro-endoscopic teaching and practice

Project Overview

Our client, Dr. Bermans Iskandar, of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the UW Hospital, performs pediatric neurosurgeries. Currently, his medical students do not have a surgical simulator to practice endoscopic third ventriculoscopy to remove blockages in the cerebral aqueduct. A model of the ventricular system to teach and practice surgeries is necessary so that patients are not subject to initial trial surgeries by medical students. The model needs to be anatomically correct and allow the surgeon to practice control of their fine motor skills. The model should include insertion of the endoscope into the ventricles and be durable enough to train multiple students on the surgical techniques.

Team Picture

From Left to Right: Anyi Wang, Courtney Krueger, Kimberli Carlson, and Alan Meyer.
From Left to Right: Anyi Wang, Courtney Krueger, Kimberli Carlson, and Alan Meyer.

Images

The full assembly of the hydrocephalus brain CAD image
The full assembly of the hydrocephalus brain CAD image
A cut away image of the hydrocephalus brain showing the inside of the ventricles.
A cut away image of the hydrocephalus brain showing the inside of the ventricles.
An exterior view of our model. Shows the skull and how it is mounted
An exterior view of our model. Shows the skull and how it is mounted
An interior view of our model. Shows the ventricles and funnel system.
An interior view of our model. Shows the ventricles and funnel system.

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Contact Information

Team Members

  • Kimberli Carlson - Team Leader
  • Courtney Krueger - Communicator
  • Anyi Wang - BSAC
  • Alan Meyer - BWIG

Advisor and Client

  • Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
  • Dr. Bermans Iskandar - Client

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