Using Virtual Reality to Practice Surgical Procedures

For years, those training to become surgeons have had the grueling task of learning how to make incisions or stitch up an open wound. Much of these surgical procedures have been performed on animals and cadavers. Although surgical simulators have been implemented just recently, a break-through technology has been discovered and will undoubtedly impact the medical field.
Suvranu De, a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, created a virtual reality simulation that allows the intern surgeon to perform surgical procedures in real time. Having such a medium will allow the intern to practice common procedures with confidence, not having to worry about any mistakes or mishaps that may occur.