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## Abstract ## Background According to literature evidence, simulation is of the utmost importance for training and innovative surgical strategies assessment. At present commercial physical simulators are limited to single or only a few anatomical structures and these are often just standard anatomies. ## Methods This paper describes a strategy to produce patient‐specific abdominal silicone organs with realistic shapes and colors, starting from radiological images. Synthetic organs can be assembled in a complex physical simulator or, if paired with electromagnetic sensors, in a hybrid environment (mixed reality) to quantify deformations caused by surgical action. ## Results A physical trunk phantom with liver, gallbladder, pancreas and a sensorized stomach has been developed. It is coupled with consistent radiological images and a 3D model of the entire upper abdomen. The simulator has been evaluated in quantitative and qualitative terms to quantify its accuracy and utility, respectively. ## Conclusions This simulator can be used in the field of abdominal surgery to train students and as a testing environment to assess and validate innovative surgical technologies. Copyright © 2011

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Author

S. Condino; M. Carbone; V. Ferrari; L. Faggioni; A. Peri; M. Ferrari; F. Mosca

Publisher

Wiley (Robotic Publications); John Wiley & Sons Ltd.; Wiley (ISSN 1478-5951)

Published

2011

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)