This paper presents a survey of the state-of-the-art deformable models studied in the
literature, with regard to soft tissue deformable modeling for interactive surgical simulation. It …

Computer-based simulation for medical procedures training has been gaining relevance, as
well the use of haptic devices for develo** fine motor skills in such simulations. The …

The inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) is a dental anesthetic injection that is critical to the
performance of many dental procedures. Dental students typically learn to administer an …

The mechanics of puncture and soft solid penetration is commonly explored with the
assumption of frictionless contact between the needle (penetrator) and the specimen. This …

Robot-assisted prostate biopsy is a new technology to diagnose prostate cancer, but its
safety is influenced by the inability of robots to sense the tool-tissue interaction force …

The advent of robotic systems in interventional radiology marks a significant evolution in
minimally invasive medical procedures, offering enhanced precision, safety, and efficiency …

Background Liver medical procedures are considered one of the most challenging because
of the liver's complex geometry, heterogeneity, mechanical properties, and movement due to …

Simulation based training methods are gaining popularity as they could provide a platform
for practitioners to gain hands-on experience without causing ethical issues. By combining …

Needle insertion into soft biological tissues has been of interest to researchers in the recent
decade due to its minimal invasiveness in diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures …

The use of subcutaneous and percutaneous needle and catheter insertions is standard in
modern clinical practice. However, a common issue with bevel tip surgical needles is their …