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Area of Science:

Medical simulation
Computational anatomy
Virtual Reality applications

Background:

Realistic medical training is crucial for developing procedural skills.
Virtual Reality (VR) offers immersive platforms for anatomical exploration and surgical simulation.
Accurate simulation of organ palpation requires robust computational methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a Virtual Reality system for simulating liver palpation.
To create a realistic 3D model of a healthy liver for training purposes.
To enhance medical students' familiarity with liver anatomy and palpation techniques.

Main Methods:

Segmentation and reconstruction of a healthy liver volume from medical imaging data.
Implementation of computational methods to simulate palpation interactions.
Integration of mechanical characteristics and liver properties into the VR simulation.

Main Results:

Successful segmentation, reconstruction, and palpation simulation of a healthy liver volume.
Demonstration of a realistic and interactive VR training tool.
Validation of the simulation's accuracy in representing liver mechanical properties.

Conclusions:

The developed VR system serves as an effective complementary tool for medical education.
The simulation enhances medical students' understanding of liver anatomy and palpation.
VR-based simulation shows promise for improving surgical training and patient safety.