Needle biopsy simulator of thyroid gland nodules

The needle biopsy of thyroid gland nodules is a very common procedure and bad performance of the professional may provoke injuries in organs near the thyroid gland, causing greater complications to the patient's health. A better training of professionals may provide more practice and fewer problems. For this purpose, a needle biopsy simulator guided by ultrasound is being developed specifically for thyroid gland nodules, since the incidence of this type of anomaly has increased. It consists of the use of virtual reality techniques and special devices for the training of professionals in the accomplishment of this procedure. The physician and also students would acquire enough experience to carry through the procedure and with adjusted training the procedure could be more accurated each time. To realize a successful needle biopsy, the system requires high precision in the performance of the users.