title: A real-time dynamic 3D model of the human inguinal region for surgical education.
abstract: A suitable dynamic 3D model that allows the simulation of the inguinal region with real-time performance on a personal computer was developed. A geometric model adjusted to real data was created by means of semiautomatic contour segmentation of anatomic units from the visible human project and data generated from classical anatomic information. A dynamic model included converting muscular units from their continuous geometric representation into a set of voxels and then real-time interaction and performance. The current implementation enables deformation of the realistic model associated with pushing and stretching interaction, allowing immersion in the anatomy of the inguinal structures. The model does not allow simulation of surgical interventions.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebrón, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Passeig Vall d'Hebrón 119-129, E-08035 Barcelona, Spain. manulopez@vhebron.net
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: López-Cano
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Navarro
authors.forename: Alfonso
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Baeza
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Armengol-Carrasco
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Susín
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D000465:Algorithms; D003198:Computer Simulation; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008022:Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D008954:Models, Biological; D012984:Software; D013085:Spermatic Cord / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D014481:United States; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D053443:Visible Human Projects