The New Techniques of Human Body’s 3D Modeling for Anatomy and Surgery
Seance of wednesday 24 may 2017 (LES NOUVELLES TECHNOLOGIES AU SECOURS DE L’ANATOMIE ET DE LA CHIRURGIE)
DOI number : 10.26299/zg7p-1p43/emem.2017.4.007
Abstract
A good knowledge of human anatomy is the key of medical education and practice, and of course mandatory for surgery. Anatomical dissection remains the gold standard to learn human anatomy, but the limited number of cadavers and the increasing number of students is a big issue.
This explains the interest of the new digital tools to face educational needs in the near future.
The 3D modeling tools make possible very realistic dissections. They also provide new research tools: quantitative morphology and statistical analysis of the anatomical variations (computational anatomy).
We created in 2015 with Prof. Vincent Delmas a UNESCO chair of digital anatomy. Our objective is to develop these new learning tools in the frame of a partnership between other Universities.
The 3D modeling is also daily used in our clinical practice for diagnosis and decision making.
Finally, it is also a remarkable tool for surgeons, opening the way of training, simulation before operations, and per-operative help by augmented reality during surgery.
This explains the interest of the new digital tools to face educational needs in the near future.
The 3D modeling tools make possible very realistic dissections. They also provide new research tools: quantitative morphology and statistical analysis of the anatomical variations (computational anatomy).
We created in 2015 with Prof. Vincent Delmas a UNESCO chair of digital anatomy. Our objective is to develop these new learning tools in the frame of a partnership between other Universities.
The 3D modeling is also daily used in our clinical practice for diagnosis and decision making.
Finally, it is also a remarkable tool for surgeons, opening the way of training, simulation before operations, and per-operative help by augmented reality during surgery.