Digital Surgery and Simulation: A New Wave of Surgical Innovation
Friday, June 28, 1-2 p.m.
EN-2022; online
Presented by by Dr. Bin Zheng from the University of Alberta.
Abstract: In the realm of modern surgical procedures, the integration of image-guided techniques has become commonplace. With each operation, a wealth of digital data is generated within the operating room, offering valuable data for tracking surgical performance and enhancing surgical outcomes. In this presentation, we explore origins of digital surgery, discuss strategies for effectively data analysis, and examine role of integrating data to elevate surgical performance. At the end of this presentation, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts of digital surgery. Moreover, we will learn points to embrace digital surgery with engineering and computing technologies.
Via Webex
Short Bio of Dr. Zheng: Dr. Bin Zheng, an Associate Professor in Surgery, holds the Endowed Research Chair in Surgical Simulation position in the Department of Surgery of the University of Alberta. Differing from most medical research focusing on patients and their health problems, Dr. Zheng put surgeons and surgical teams under the spotlight. Explicitly, he studies performance and cognition of healthcare providers during surgery, especially in the image-guided and robotic manipulated surgery. Dr. Zheng’s research aims to understand a surgeon’s eye-hand coordination and decision-making in the operating room. Dr. Zheng collaborates with surgeons, engineers, clinical educators, and psychologists to develop simulators for training surgical skills. The long-term goal of Dr. Zheng is to prompt the use of simulation in surgery for improving care quality and patient safety.
Presented by Dr. Xianta Jiang