title: Segmentation and generation of patient-specific 3D models of anatomy for surgical simulation.
abstract: Patient-specific simulation requires detailed 3D anatomical models. This paper describes how using optimised MRI sequences and clear segmentation criteria, together with adequate segmentation tools can produce high fidelity models able to reflect anatomical variability and allow realistic simulation of operative techniques and conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology and Technology, St. Mary's Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Faraci
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bello
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative