For characterizing the mechanical behavior of organs, we used a haptic feedback
device, the Phantom, as a mechanical stimulator to obtain in-vivo force-displacement
characterization of the liver and lower esophagus of pigs when subjected
to ramp and hold, and sinusoidal indentations. Examples of the results are
shown in the figure above..
Publications:
Tay, B., De, S., and Srinivasan, M. A., (2002), “ In vivo force response
of intra-abdominal soft tissues for the simulation of laparoscopic procedures”,
Medicine Meets Virtual Reality:10, Newport Beach.
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