3D Cohesive Finite Element Minimum Invasive Surgery Simulation Based on Kelvin-Voigt Model

Abstract

Minimally invasive surgery is an important technique used for cytopathological examination. Recently, multiple studies have been conducted on a three-dimensional (3D) puncture simulation model as it can reveal the internal deformation state of the tissue at the micro level. In this study, a viscoelastic constitutive equation suitable for muscle tissue was derived. Additionally, a method was developed to define the fracture characteristics of muscle tissue material during the simulation process. The fracture of the muscle tissue in contact with the puncture needle was simulated using the cohesive zone model and a 3D puncture finite element model was established to analyze the deformation of the muscle tissue. The stress nephogram and reaction force under different parameters were compared and analyzed to study the deformation of the biological soft tissue and guide the actual operation process and reduce pain.

A survey on puncture models and path planning algorithms of bevel-tipped flexible needles

“…3 (d). Based on the viscoelastic constitutive equation of muscle tissue, Jiang et al [ 42 ] defined the fracture characteristics of muscle tissue and puncture needle and established the FEM of puncture muscle tissue. By investigating the deformation of soft tissue in the model, the needle puncture process can be guided to reduce patient trauma.…”