Finite-Element Methods for Real-Time Simulation of Surgery
TBMG-1095
10/01/2003
- Content
Two finite-element methods have been developed for mathematical modeling of the time-dependent behaviors of deformable objects and, more specifically, the mechanical responses of soft tissues and organs in contact with surgical tools. These methods may afford the computational efficiency needed to satisfy the requirement to obtain computational results in real time for simulating surgical procedures as described in "Simulation System for Training in Laparoscopic Surgery" (NPO-21192) on page 31 in this issue of NASA Tech Briefs.
- Citation
- "Finite-Element Methods for Real-Time Simulation of Surgery," Mobility Engineering, October 1, 2003.