title: The LiverAnatomyExplorer: a WebGL-based surgical teaching tool.
abstract: The LiverAnatomyExplorer is a real-time surgical teaching tool based on state-of-the-art Web technologies such as SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), X3D (Extensible3D), and WebGL (Web Graphics Library). Unlike other medical e-learning systems, the LiverAnatomyExplorer combines traditional clinical 2D imagery with interactive Web-based 3D models derived from patient-specific image data. The tool is enhanced by surgical videos, a self-assessment tool, and an online authoring tool with which instructors can manage the presented case studies and create multiple-choice quizzes.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Birr
authors.forename: Jeanette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mönch
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sommerfeld
authors.forename: Uta
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Preim
authors.forename: Bernhard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Preim
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008099:Liver / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery