12/05/2025
๐ Research Highlight in GCEJ: Training of Surgical Skills by a 3D Augmented Liver Model Response During Instrument Interactions Simulation
๐ฃ๏ธ We are pleased to feature a new original research article authored by Veronika Ivanova, Plamen Vasilev and Ani Todorova Boneva from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (Sofia, Bulgaria) in Vol. 7, Issue 3.
๐ As interest in surgical robotics simulation accelerates, this study presents an innovative approach to improving surgical training without relying on live human or animal subjects. The research team developed a personalized 3D augmented liver model that simulates real-time toolโtissue interactions, helping trainees refine their skills in a safe, scalable, and data-driven environment.
๐ก What makes this research noteworthy?
- Integrates motion analysis, direct kinematics, and analytical modeling to simulate realistic surgical tasks;
- Uses Unity engine for immersive 3D, AR, and VR surgical scenarios;
- Builds a comprehensive database of real tissueโinstrument interactions;
- Provides a pathway toward cost-effective, ethical, and high-fidelity surgical training;
- Demonstrates successful transfer of simulated skills into clinical-like performance;
โ๏ธ This work contributes to the evolution of minimally invasive surgical education, empowering surgeons-in-training with advanced digital tools that elevate precision, efficiency, and confidence.
๐ Read the full article:
https://globalce.org/index.php/GlobalCE/article/view/260
โ๏ธ Interested in publishing your research? GCEJ is now welcoming new submissions:
https://globalce.org/index.php/GlobalCE/about/submissions%E3%80%82