Visualization and surgical simulation of female pelvis based on virtual reality
- VernacularTitle:基于虚拟现实的女性盆腔可视化及手术仿真
- Author:
Nan HU
;
Xiaolin ZHENG
;
Shaoxiang ZHANG
;
Liwen TAN
;
Jinlu SHAN
;
Hongyan LUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Virtual reality;
Female;
Pelvis;
Visualization;
Virtual surgery;
Visible human projects
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology
2010;26(2):340-342
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To implement visualization and surgical simulation of female pelvis based on virtual reality. Methods The successive cross-section images of pelvic part from a Chinese Visible Human (CVH) dataset were adopted. The important organs in pelvis were segmented initially. Then the VRML-based visualization and Dextrobeam-based virtual surgery simulation were carried out. Results A networked pelvic model and a surgical model were constructed with virtual reality techniques. The organs and structures in pelvis could be displayed clearly and the simulated surgical operations could be performed. Conclusion The application of virtual reality techniques can facilitate the anatomical teaching and surgery design. More significantly, a realistic practice platform will be provided for medical education and training.
