Surgical simulation for medical education is increasingly perceived as a valuable addition to
traditional teaching methods. Simulators provide a structured learning experience …

Mass spring models are frequently used to simulate deformable objects because of their
conceptual simplicity and computational speed. Unfortunately, the model parameters are not …

Accurate characterization of soft tissue material properties is required to enable new
computer-aided medical technologies such as surgical training and planning. The current …

Accurate biomechanical characteristics of tissues are essential for developing realistic
virtual reality surgical simulators utilizing haptic feedback. Surgical simulation technology …

Background Development of a laparoscopic surgery simulator that delivers high-fidelity
visual and haptic (force) feedback, based on the physical models of soft tissues, requires the …

The biomechanical properties of soft tissue derived from experimental measurements are
critical for developing a reality-based model for minimally invasive surgical training and …

Elasticity imaging methods aim at measuring the mechanical behavior of soft tissues by
using medical imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging …

The brain deformation that occurs during neurosurgery is a serious issue impacting the
patient “safety” as well as the invasiveness of the brain surgery. Model-driven compensation …

Mechanical properties of biological tissues are needed for accurate surgical simulation and
diagnostic purposes. These properties change postmortem due to alterations in both the …

Biomechanical model of soft tissue derived from experimental measurements is critical for
developing a reality-based model for minimally invasive surgical training and simulation. In …