Oral Presentation Abstracts
O-1 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Machine Learning and Mixed Reality Surgical Simulator for Autonomous Instructional Guidance and Performance Assessment
Nihar N. Sheth, MS; Nicholas Marjanovic, BS; Nishant Srinivasan, MBBS, MD; Cristian J. Luciano, PhD, MS; and Saurabhkumar C. Patel, MD, MPH
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Questions can be sent to Nihar N. Sheth, MS, nsheth7@uic.edu.
O-2 | Abstract Category: Research
Open Source Platform for Automated Collection and Interpretation of Training Data in Open Surgery
Jacob R. Laframboise; Tamas Ungi, MD, PhD; Kyle Sunderland, MSc; Gabor T. Fichtinger, PhD; and Boris Zevin, MD, PhD, FACS
Laboratory for Percutaneous Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada; Department of Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Questions can be sent to Jacob R. Laframboise, j.laframboise@queensu.ca.
O-3 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration
Retropubic Trocar Modified with a Load Cell to Measure Force
Gary Sutkin, MD; Gregory W. King, PhD; and Antonis P. Stylianou, PhD
University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Questions can be sent to Gary Sutkin, MD, sutking@umkc.edu.
O-4 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
The Development and Validation of a Novel High-Fidelity Simulator for Parotid and Facial Nerve Surgery.
Fanny Gabrysz-Forget, MD; and Bharat Bhushan Yarlagadda, MD FACS
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA
Questions can be sent to Bharat Bhushan Yarlagadda, MD FACS, bharat.b.yarlagadda@lahey.org.
O-5 | Abstract Category: Research
Non-inferiority assessment of a self-study. self-debriefing mixed reality simulator for central venous access
Samsun Lampotang, PhD, FSSH; George Sarosi, MD; Edward McGough, MD; Nikolaus Gravenstein, MD; Lou Ann Cooper, PhD; David Lizdas, BS; Anthony DeStephens, MSME; Andrew Gifford, BS; Desmond Zeng, MS; and Josh Sappenfield, MD
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Questions can be sent to Samsun Lampotang, PhD, FSSH, slampotang@anest.ufl.edu.
O-6 | Abstract Category: Research
Segment-level Assessment of Surgical Technical Skill using Machine Learning for Automated Surgical Coaching and Deliberate Practice
Anand Malpani, PhD; S. Swaroop Vedula, MBBS, PhD; Chi Chiung Grace Chen, MD, MHS; and Gregory D. Hager, PhD
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Questions can be sent to Anand Malpani, PhD, malpani.anand.89@gmail.com.
O-7 | Abstract Category: Research
LapTool-NetTM: A Context-Aware Deep Learning System for Automatic Detection of Surgical Tools in Laparoscopic Videos
Babak Namazi, PhD; Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, PhD; and Venkat Devarajan, PhD
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX; Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Questions can be sent to Anand Malpani, PhD, babak.namazi@utsouthwestern.edu.
O-8 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Interprofessional discovery learning of the human biomedical musculoskeletal system. Combining a virtual patient case and a finite element based cervical spine model to visualize trauma biomechanics.
Li Fellander-Tsai, MD, PhD
Karolinska, Stockholm, Sweden
Questions can be sent to Li Fellander-Tsai, MD, PhD, li.tsai@ki.se.
O-9 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Universal Segment Connector for the Advanced Modular Manikin
David M. Hananel, BSEE, BACS; and Robert Sweet, MD, FACS
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Questions can be sent to David M. Hananel, BSEE, BACS, dhananel@uw.edu.
O-10 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Development of an Ergonomic Model to Assess Musculoskeletal Risks in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dimitrios I. Athanasiadis, MD; Sara Monfared, MD; Hamed I. Asadi, MS; Denny Yu, PhD; and Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD, PhD
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Questions can be sent to Dimitrios I. Athanasiadis, MD, dathanas@iu.edu.
O-11 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Review of the Range and Makeup of Simulators for Upper and Lower Limb Exploration Surgery
Leonie Heskin; Ciaran Simms; and Rose Galvin
RCSI, Dublin, Ireland; TCD, Dublin, Ireland; UL, Limerick, Ireland
Questions can be sent to Leonie Heskin, leonieheskin@rcsi.com.
O-12 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration
Digital Transformation of Surgery In and Out of the Operating Room
Petros Giataganas; Karen Kerr; Imanol Luengo; and Danail Stoyanov
Digital Surgery, London, United Kingdom
Questions can be sent to Imanol Luengo, imanol.luengo@medtronic.com and Karen Kerr, karen.kerr@digitalsurgery.com.
Poster Presentation Abstracts
P-01 | Abstract Category: Research
Novel Application of Reinforcement Learning to Automate Surgical Subtasks Rendered in a Virtual Soft-Body Simulation
Alexandra Tan Bourdillon, BS; Animesh Garg, PhD; Hanjay Wang, MD; Joseph Woo, MD; Marco Pavone, PhD; and Jack H. Boyd, MD
Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
Questions can be sent to Alexandra Tan Bourdillon, BS, alexandra.bourdillon@yale.edu
P-02 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration
A Rapid Development Platform for Modular, Mixed and Augmented Reality Simulators
Samsun Lampotang, PhD, FSSH; William Travis Johnson, BS; Andre Bigos; David Lizdas, BS; Lauren Blakemore, MD; and Stephanie B. Ihnow, MD
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Questions can be sent to Samsun Lampotang, PhD, FSSH, slampotang@anest.ufl.edu
P-03 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Training Simulator for Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Anusha Muralidharan; and Thenkurussi Kesavadas
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL
Questions can be sent to Anusha Muralidharan, anusham2@illinois.edu
P-04 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Kinematic and Kinetic Task Performance Data for Holistic Assessment of Skill at Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery
Sergio Machaca; Rachel M. Haupt; Anand Malpani; and Jeremy D. Brown
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Questions can be sent to Sergio Machaca, sergio.machaca@jhu.edu and Jeremy D. Brown, jdelainebrown@jhu.edu
P-05 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration
A Common Language Introducing SNOMED is Essential for Simulation Training
Harald Scheirich, MSCS; Timothy Kelliher, BSEE; Ryan Kornheisl, BS; and Howard R. Champion, MD FACS
SimQuest, Annapolis, MD
Questions can be sent to Harald Scheirich, MSCS, hscheirich@simquest.com
P-06 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education
Bridging the AI Chasm in Surgical Simulation: Are Surgeons and Engineers Sufficient?
S. Swaroop Vedula; Mathias Unberath; Anand Malpani; Brian Caffo; and Gregory Hager
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Questions can be sent to S. Swaroop Vedula, swaroop@jhu.edu
P-07 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Motion Tracking Accurately Distinguishes Trainee Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery
Khaled Abdul Jawad, MD; Jonathan Parks, MD; Matthew Sussman, MD; Tyler Herrington, BA; Gerd Daniel Pust, MD, FACS; Danny Sleeman, MD, FACS; Omaida Velazquez, MD, FACS; and D. Dante Yeh, MD, FACS, MHPE
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Questions can be sent to Khaled Abdul Jawad, MD, kxa667@miami.edu
P-08 | Abstract Category: Research
Bimanual Wrist-Squeezing Haptic Feedback Changes Speed-force Tradeoff in Robotic Surgery Training
Eric Cao; Sergio Machaca; Timothy Bernard; Amy Chi; Brett Wolfinger; Zachary Patterson; Gina L. Adrales, MD; Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, PhD; and Jeremy D. Brown, PhD
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA; Johns Hopkins Medical Institute; Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart, Germany
Questions can be sent to Sergio Machaca, sergio.machaca@jhu.edu and Jeremy D. Brown, jdelainebrown@jhu.edu
P-09 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education
Use of Technology to Address Current Challenges in Surgical Education
Elizabeth M. Huffman, MD; and Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD, PhD
Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
Questions can be sent to Elizabeth M. Huffman, MD, elmahuff@iu.edu
P-10 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Automated Surgical Video Analysis Using Multi-Task Learning
Babak Namazi, PhD; Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, PhD; and Venkat Devarajan, PhD
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX; Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Questions can be sent to Babak Namazi, PhD, babak.namazi@utsouthwestern.edu
P-11 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
VR Arthroscopic Simulation Training and Financial Return
Jared Hill; Geb Thomas, PhD; Matt D. Karam, MD; and Donald D. Anderson, PhD
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Questions can be sent to Jared Hill, jared-hill@uiowa.edu and Donald D. Anderson, PhD don-anderson@uiowa.edu
P-12 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration
From Scans and Model Collections to Interactive Surgical Simulation
Jorg Peters; Jennifer Cremer; and Ruiliang Gao
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Questions can be sent to Jorg Peters, jorg.peters@gmail.com
P-13 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Establishing Performance Metrics on Pinning Pediatric Elbow Fractures: From Simulation to the Operating Room
Steven Long, PhD; Dominik Mattioli; Geb Thomas, PhD; Don Anderson, PhD; Emily Connor, MD; and Heather Kowalski, MD
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Questions can be sent to Steven Long, PhD, steven-long@uiowa.edu
P-14 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration
The Advanced Modular Manikin Developers Kit
David M. Hananel, BSEE, BACS; Rainer Leuschke, PhD; and Robert Sweet, MD, FACS
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Questions can be sent to David M. Hananel, BSEE, BACS, dhananel@uw.edu
P-15 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education
The Role of Virtual Reality in Bridging the Gap in Surgical Training
Sam Muscroft, Mark Stacey, Karen Kerr, Danail Stoyanov.
Digital Surgery, London, United Kingdom
Questions can be sent to Sam Muscroft, sam.muscroft@medtronic.com, and Karen Kerr, karen.kerr@digitalsurgery.com
P-16 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
A Virtual Reality Consumer-level Haptic Epidural Simulator
Joss Moo-Young; Bill Kapralos; Alvaro Uribe Quevedo; Fahad Alam; Clyde Matava; and Adam Dubrowski
Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, Canada; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON; Canada, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
Questions can be sent to Bill Kapralos, bill.kapralos@uoit.ca
P-17 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education
Augmented Reality Based Simulation Training for Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Jinyuan Li; Neva Mery Manalil; Anusha Muralidharan; and Thenkurussi Kesavadas
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Urbana
Questions can be sent to Anusha Muralidharan, anusham2@illinois.edu
P-18 | Abstract Category: Research
The Educational Effectiveness of Simulation Used in Open Surgery. A Systematic Review
Leonie Heskin, FRCSI, MSc; Rose Galvin; and Ciaran Simms
RCSI, Dublin, Ireland; UL, Limerick, Ireland; TCD, Dublin, Ireland
Questions can be sent to Leonie Heskin, FRCSI, MSc., leonieheskin@rcsi.com
P-19 | Abstract Category: Research
Non-Technical Skills Evaluation of Medical Students Through Objective and Subjective Measures
Jackie S. Cha, MSE; Yuhao Peng, BS; Nicholas Anton, MS; Tomoko Mizota, MD; Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD PhD; and Denny Yu, PhD
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Questions can be sent to Jackie S. Cha, MSE, jackie@clemson.edu
P-20 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education
Training Ultrasound Guided Needle Insertion for Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
Aleah M. DeSchmidt; Martin Palavecino, M.D.; Sophia L. Bidinger; Joaquin E. Batista; Agnes Y. Song; Alyssa L. Schul; Justin H. Ting; Jack E. Norfleet, PhD; and Robert M. Sweet, MD
University of Washington, Seattle, WA; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA; U.S. Army Future Command CCDCSC STTC MSRB, Orlando, FL
Questions can be sent to Aleah M. DeSchmidt, aleahmd@uw.edu
P-21 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
False Negative Proportions Increase with Template Deviation During Simulated, Systematic, Side-Fire Prostate Biopsy
Samsun Lampotang, PhD, FSSH; Patrick Shenot, MD, FACS; Jason Lee, MD, MHPE, FRCSC; Louis Moy, MD; Jonathan Wakim, BS; Yichao Yu, PhD; David Lizdas, BS; Nathan Perlis, MD, MSc, FRCSC; and Thomas Stringer, MD
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of UPenn, Philadelphia, PA; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Questions can be sent to Samsun Lampotang, PhD, slampotang@anest.ufl.edu
P-22 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Evaluation of Two Performance Assessment Modalities for a Novel Pediatric Cleft Lip Repair Simulator
Saumya Gupta, BSE; Tatum Y. Zurawski, BS; Chelsea L. Reighard, MD, MSEd; Lauren A. Bohm, MD; David A. Zopf, MD, MS; and Deborah M. Rooney, PhD, MAMS
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Questions can be sent to Saumya Gupta, BSE, saugupta@umich.edu
P-23 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress
Building Blocks Towards a Laparotomy Trainer
David M. Hananel, BSEE, BACS; Jason Speich; and Robert M. Sweet, MD, FACS
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Questions can be sent to David M. Hananel, BSEE, BACS, dhananel@uw.edu
P-24 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration
Parallel Development of Physical and Virtual Simulators for Image-guided Biopsy
Dylan M. Rushton; Alexandra L. McCann, BSE; Elaine M. Caoili, MD; Richard K. J. Brown, MD, FACR; Daniel Fessahazion; and Deborah M. Rooney, PhD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Questions can be sent to Dylan M. Rushton, drushton@umich.edu
P-25 | Abstract Category: Research
Lessons Learned from 8 Years of Robotic Surgical Simulation and Directions for the Future
John P. Lenihan Jr., MD, FACOG
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Questions can be sent to John P. Lenihan Jr., MD, FACOG, john@mimicsimulation.com
P-26 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education
Digitising Surgical Process for Shared Online Learning
Imanol Luengo; Karen Kerr; Petros Giataganas; and Danail Stoyanov
Digital Surgery, London, United Kingdom
Questions can be sent to Imanol Luengo, imanol.luengo@medtronic.com and Karen Kerr, karen.kerr@digitalsurgery.com
