title: PelvicSim--a computational-experimental system for biomechanical evaluation of female pelvic floor organ disorders and associated minimally invasive interventions.
abstract: In this paper we describe the prototype of a new computational simulation system, PelvicSim. This system is being developed to simulate the in vivo biomechanics of the female pelvic floor organ system with the intent to provide clinical researchers, medical device designers with a virtual environment to understand the various biomechanical pathologies occurring in the pelvic floor. This information can then be used to develop new reconstructive surgical techniques, or design non surgical/surgical devices for the treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. In this paper, we provide the initial results from the development of the PelvicSim modules which combine in vivo sensing experiments, Ultrasound and MRI imaging datasets, and an inverse finite element modeling technology based on hyperviscoelastic constitutive modeling of the pelvic floor organs and tissues.
authors.affiliation: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Balakrishna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Haridas
authors.forename: Hyundae
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Ryo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Minoguchi
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Osborn
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003238:Connective Tissue; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D017773:Pelvic Floor; D014481:United States; D014584:User-Computer Interface