Cost-efficient suturing simulation with pre-computed models

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2011:163:31-5.

Abstract

Suturing is currently one of the most common procedures in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). We present a suturing simulation paradigm with pre-computed finite element models which include detailed needle-tissue and thread-tissue interaction. The interaction forces are derived through a reanalysis technique for haptic feedback. Besides providing deformation updates and high fidelity forces, our simulation is computationally less costly.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Connective Tissue / anatomy & histology
  • Connective Tissue / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Models, Biological*
  • Needles*
  • Punctures / instrumentation
  • Punctures / methods*
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • United States
  • User-Computer Interface*