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A Computerized Simulation for Prostate Needle Biopsy

Tulay Adali

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Yue Wang

Catholic University of America

Wendelin Hayes

John Lynch

Matthew Freedman

Seong K. Mun

Georgetown University Medical Center

The authors developed an image-guided biopsy simulation system that uses advanced image analysis and computer graphics techniques. First, they reconstruct three-dimensional (3-D) computerized prostate models with accurate 3-D representation of all internal anatomical structures of the prostate. The prostate needle biopsy simulation system is then implemented by an interactive 3-D visualization system with various realistic imaging probes and needles for examination and path planning. They show two specific ways such a simulation system can be used: (a) as a virtual simulation system where a surgeon can sit in front of the computer to plan better needle paths and can practice the actual biopsy procedure before he or she actually performs on a patient and (b) for validating the effectiveness of various biopsy techniques in prostate cancer detection and tumor volume estimation.

Key Words: computerized simulation systems • interactive visualization • prostate needle biopsy • three-dimensional graphical modeling

Simulation & Gaming, Vol. 32, No. 3, 391-403 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/104687810103200308


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