From news@news.hull.ac.uk Tue Feb 28 04:26:38 1995 Return-Path: Received: from mx4.u.washington.edu by stein2.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW94.10/UW-NDC Revision: 2.32 ) id AA19727; Tue, 28 Feb 95 04:26:38 -0800 Received: from hitl-new.hitl.washington.edu by mx4.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW94.10/UW-NDC Revision: 2.31 ) id AA19261; Tue, 28 Feb 95 04:26:28 -0800 Received: by hitl.hitl.washington.edu; id AA04853; Tue, 28 Feb 1995 04:22:18 -0800 Received: from sun2.nsfnet-relay.ac.uk by relay2.UU.NET with SMTP id QQyfan21436; Tue, 28 Feb 1995 07:26:19 -0500 Via: uk.ac.hull; Tue, 28 Feb 1995 11:15:24 +0000 Received: from olympus.dcs.hull.ac.uk by gilbert.ucc.hull.ac.uk with SMTP (PP); Tue, 28 Feb 1995 11:09:03 +0000 Received: from news.hull.ac.uk (wimbledon) by olympus.dcs.hull.ac.uk (4.1/1.34/indent-1.0) id AA12760; Tue, 28 Feb 95 11:06:43 GMT X-Queries-To: dcs@hull.ac.uk (Department of Computer Science) Received: by news.hull.ac.uk (Smail3.1.28.1 #1) id m0rjQKW-000BKzC; Tue, 28 Feb 95 11:43 GMT To: sci-virtual-worlds@uunet.uu.net Path: nja From: N.J.Avis@computer-science.hull.ac.uk (Nick Avis) Newsgroups: sci.virtual-worlds,sci.engr.biomed,sci.med.physics,sci.med.telemedicine,news.announce.conferences,comp.multimedia,comp.graphics,comp.graphics.visualization Subject: Interactive Technology in Surgery and Medicine - Conference Announcement Date: 28 Feb 1995 11:43:01 GMT Organization: The University of Hull, UK Lines: 370 Message-Id: <3iv285$4g@wimbledon.dcs.hull.ac.uk> Reply-To: N.J.Avis@computer-science.hull.ac.uk Nntp-Posting-Host: anemone.dcs.hull.ac.uk Keywords: telesurgery, telemedicine, virtual environments, surgical simulators, virtual bodies Sender: news@news.hull.ac.uk Status: OR International State of the Art Conference, Course and Workshop INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE Bodington Hall, Leeds, UK, 9 - 11 March 1995 Sponsored by: The British Computer Society Co-sponsored by: Royal College of Physicians, Society of Minimally Invasive Therapy, Computer Graphics Society, Virtual Reality Society, Visual Computer Institute International INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE Programme Thursday 9 March 1994: Pre-Conference Course 'AN INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL REALITY AND ITS APPLICATIONS' Friday 10 March 1994: Conference: 'INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE' Saturday 11 March 1994: Workshop 'VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY: THE WAY FORWARD' Co-Chairs: Dr N J Avis (University of Hull, UK) Dr R A Earnshaw (University of Leeds, UK) Dr R D Macredie (Brunel University, UK) Professor J A Vince (Thomson Training and Simulation, UK) Conference, Friday 10 March 1995 8.30 - 9.05 Registration 9.05 - 9.20 Chairman's Welcome and Introduction 9.20 - 10.20 KEYNOTE ADDRESS 'Three Dimensional Image-Guided Surgery via Registration of Intraoperative and Preoperative Images' Professor S M Pizer (Professor of Computer Science, Radiation Oncology and Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA) 10.20 - 10.50 'Modeling Humans from the outside in' Professor N Badler (University of Pennsylvania, USA) 10.50 - 11.20 Coffee 11.20 - 11.50 'Virtual Environment Knee Arthroscopy Training System' Mr A M Mohsen (Senior Registrar, Dept of Orthopaedics, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK) Mr D P M Wills (Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Hull, UK) 11.50 - 12.20 'Virtual Environment training systems for laparoscopic surgery' Professor R Stone (Intelligent Systems Solutions, Salford, UK) 12.20 - 14.00 Lunch (Lunch is provided) 14.00 - 14.45 KEYNOTE ADDRESS 'Telemedicine and telesurgery' Dr S Jones (ARPA Biomedical Technology, USA) 14.45 - 15.15 'The role of broadband technology in the Health Service' Mr G Walker (Director of Torch Telecom, UK) Mr M Brannan (Leeds General Infirmary Initiative, Torch Telcom, UK) 15.15 - 15.45 Tea 15.45 - 16.20 'VISLAN: A computer-vision based system for surgical guidance' Dr R Evans (Roke Manor Research Ltd, UK) Dr A Colchester (Dept of Neurology, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, UK) 16.20 - 16.30 Short Break 16.30 - 17.30 Round Table Presentations and Discussion All presenters, plus other invited members include: Professor A Cuschieri, Professor of Surgery, Ninewells Medical School, Dundee Mr C Fowler, MATTU Tutor, Royal College of Surgeons Mr M J McMahon, Reader in Surgery, Leeds Institute for MIT, Leeds General Infirmary Professor J R T Monson, Professor of Surgery, University of Hull Academic Surgical Unit, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull Mr J Wickham, Senior Research Fellow, Dept of MIT, Guys Hospital, London 17.30 - 17.40 Closing Remarks 17.40 - 18.30 Reception Sponsored by Kingston Communications, Torch Telecom and Silicon Graphics Ltd Description of the Conference and the Significance of Interactive Technology Following the success of the Virtual Reality in Surgery and Medicine conference held in 1994 this forthcoming international Conference will focus on progress and the remaining challenges associated with Interactive Technology in Surgery and Medicine. Interactive Technologies, including Virtual Reality systems, have the potential to revolutionise many scientific and engineering disciplines by providing novel methods of visualizing and manipulating complex data sets. However, Interactive Technology systems have been slow to mature. This can be attributed in part to the cost of the high performance computer graphics generally required. Recent developments have begun to reduce these costs, and have contributed to the emergence of Interactive Technology systems in a growing number of application areas. Their use in surgery and medicine is especially exciting as it follows the huge advances afforded by the development of various medical imaging modalities, volume visualization and the recent transformation in some surgical procedures by the adoption of 'key-hole' or minimal access surgery. Several systems have already been constructed to assist the acquisition of the skills necessary for minimal access surgery using laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques. Such activities have led to considerable media interest regarding the future uses of Virtual Reality in surgery and speculation about the next generation of 'cyber' or 'nintendo' surgeons. Whilst there is considerable scope for the application of Interactive and Virtual Reality systems in minimal access surgery, such activities are only one example of how these systems can be utilised in surgery and medicine. Communication networks bring the possibilities of teleoperation, i.e. the surgery being performed 'at a distance'. Telemedicine can provide isolated patients with appropriate care and permits teleconsultation between different medical personnel at different locations on difficult cases. Telematic services, via interactive multimedia communication, have the potential for making the diagnostic and therapeutic competencies of centres available to patients at remote locations. Such services include remote diagnosis, remote supervision of treatment and collaborative consultation. However, speculative media reporting has raised expectations far beyond the capabilities of present day systems. This Conference will provide a forum to present the capabilities of present day Interactive Technology systems in surgery and medicine and assess the achievements to date as well as providing an insight into possible future developments. The Conference will cover research and development issues of Interactive Technology systems associated with: The construction and modeling of 'virtual bodies' Surgical Simulators Visualisation of Medical Image Datasets Computer Guided Surgery Telemedicine Given the strategic importance of this topic to a wide range of developments in surgery and medicine, the Conference affords a unique opportunity to obtain an update from international speakers on the state-of-the-art in the field and its implications for the future. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The Conference will be of special interest to medical practitioners, Health Service managers virtual reality and multi-media researchers, visualization scientists, imaging specialists, medical engineers and those with an interest in telecommunications, computer-based training, and simulation. Delegates are also encouraged to attend the Pre-Conference Course and the Post-Conference Workshop (details on both of these events are contained in this posting). HOW TO BOOK Advanced registration is required. Please complete and return the Booking Form below. Registration rates and methods of payment are contained on the Booking Form. IN VIEW OF THE TOPICAL NATURE OF THIS SUBJECT AND THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES, YOU ARE ADVISED TO APPLY EARLY. Places will be allocated in the order of receipt of payment. CANCELLATIONS Cancellations can be accepted only if received in writing not later than 7 days before the Conference, but substitutions can be made at any time. The Committee reserve the right to make programme changes without notice, if required. VENUE Bodington Hall is located in the green belt on the outskirts of Leeds close to the Ring Road. ACCOMMODATION Details of hotel accommodation in the area can be obtained by contacting the Conference Secretariat for more information. Weetwood Hall (Tel +44-532-306000 FAX: +44-532-306095) is convenient for the Conference venue and has excellent facilities. Delegates are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements. The registration fees include lunches and refreshments, but not breakfasts, evening meals or overnight accommodation. ACCESS TO LEEDS The venue is close to Leeds/Bradford airport which has regular shuttle flights to London and principle European cities. Leeds has good rail and road links to other parts of the country. The venue is about two miles from the airport and four miles from the city centre/railway station. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pre-Conference Course: Thursday 9 March 1995 'AN INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL REALITY AND ITS APPLICATIONS' The pre-conference course is intended for those new to the field and who wish to obtain an overview of the techniques and technologies involved. It will provide an introduction to computer graphics and visualization techniques which form the basis of modern Virtual Reality Systems and their applications. The course will examine the following topics: 1. 'Foundations of Computer Graphics' 2. 'Introduction to Visualization Techniques' 3. 'Introduction to Virtual Reality and its Applications' Tutorial notes will be provided. Lunch and refreshments are included in the registration fee for the course. The pre-conference course is partially sponsored by the University of Hull. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course will benefit anyone who requires a rapid understanding of how Virtual Reality systems function and how they can be applied to a variety of applications including surgery and medicine. The course has a high visual content and does not require any prior knowledge of computer graphics or mathematics. To book a place on the Pre-Conference Course please complete the Booking Form below and return it to the address specified on the form. BIOGRAPHIES OF COURSE LECTURERS: Dr Rae A Earnshaw is Head of Graphics at the University of Leeds and Chair of the Scientific Visualization Group. Author and editor of 18 books on graphics, algorithms, visualization and virtual reality. Professor John A Vince is Chief Scientist at Thomson Training and Simulation Ltd, manufacturers of full-flight simulators. He as been working in computer graphics for over 25 years and has written several books on the subject. Recently he has been active in the creation of the Virtual Reality Society. Mr Derek P M Wills is Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Hull with research interests in computer graphics and virtual environments. Before joining the University of Hull he was Assistant-Head of Systems Computing Research and Development at British Aerospace, Brough. ______________________________________________________________________________ Post-Conference Workshop, Saturday 11 March 1995 'VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY : THE WAY FORWARD' A workshop will also be held on Saturday 11 March at the same venue. The objectives of this workshop are to: 1: establish a Special Interest Group 2: identify the National and European funding opportunities 3: discuss the provision of training systems Delegates with medical or computing interests are strongly recommended to attend. To book a place on this Workshop please complete the Booking Form below. Delegates attending the Workshop are expected to have also attended the Conference. Anyone interested in contributing to this workshop is invited to send a brief CV and a short (1/2 page) statement of interest to Dr N J Avis, Department of Computer Science, University of Hull, HU6 7RX, UK. Email: N.J.Avis@dcs.hull.ac.uk Fax: +44 1482 466666. ------cut here 8< ----------BOOKING FORM----------- cut here 8<------------- 'INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE' Bodington Hall, Leeds, UK 9 - 11 March 1995 Booking Form for Conference, Pre-Conference Course, Post-Conference Workshop ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Name_______________________________________________ Title________________________________________________ Organisation__________________________________________ Address for correspondence ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Telephone Number_____________________________________ FAX Number__________________ Email__________________ Applicable Rate (Please circle your requirements). All rates are quoted in pounds sterling (L). Lunch and refreshments are included. Society Members* Non-Members Students Requirements Pre-Conference Course (9 March) L 95 L 125 L 55 [ ] L Conference (10 March) L 160 L 195 L 85 [ ] L Post-Conference Workshop (11 March) L 50 L 70 N/A [ ] L ------------- TOTAL L ------------- [BCS VAT No: 440 3490 76] (the above fees include VAT at the current If claiming the lower rate, please supply Society and Membership Number________ (* Societies include all those organising and co-sponsoring the events: BCS, RCP, MIT, VRS, CGS etc) Please make all cheques payable to 'BCS DISPLAYS GROUP'. Payments or purchase orders MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE BOOKING. Delegates from overseas should purchase a sterling bank draft from their bank. Cheques in foreign currency or Eurocheques WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED due to the high conversion costs charged in the UK. Delegates can select any day, or combination of days. Delegates who wish to attend the Post-Conference Workshop are expected to have attended the Conference. Early application is advised. Please return this Booking Form together with Payment (by Airmail if from overseas) to: Conference Secretariat Conference Office University of Leeds LEEDS, LS2 9JT, UK Telephone: +44 532 336100 or +44 532 336103 FAX: +44 532 336107 Email: rcsfjj@central.admin.leeds.ac.uk