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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Computational Mechanics
    • Medical Simulation

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    • Mass point-spring models are widely used in virtual surgery simulations.
    • Current models lack clear physical parameter meanings, hindering convenient setup.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a method for determining mass-spring model parameters using a genetic algorithm.
    • To improve the accuracy and efficiency of virtual surgery simulations.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Computer-Aided Tomography (CAT) data to define particle mass.
    • Employed a genetic algorithm to derive stiffness and damping coefficients.
    • Defined fitness function based on reference vs. virtual deformation differences.

    Main Results:

    • The genetic algorithm successfully identified approximate optimal spring parameters.
    • The proposed method achieved parameter optimization at a lower cost.
    • The model accurately reproduced actual deformation effects.

    Conclusions:

    • The genetic algorithm-based approach provides an effective and cost-efficient solution for mass-spring model parameter determination.
    • This method enhances the fidelity of virtual surgery simulations by accurately capturing tissue deformation.