Surgery - Models & Simulations
General Surgery - Cholecystectomy
(Similar types of Models & Simulations for all Surgeries across departments)
Anatomical Model: Gallbladder, cystic duct, liver, and biliary tree.
Pathological Model: Gallstone formation, cholecystitis.
Physiological Model: Bile flow and liver function.
Pharmacological Model: Pain management, effects of medications on bile secretion.
Biomechanical Model: Biliary duct pressure dynamics.
Disease Model: Gallstone disease progression and risk factors.
Surgical Simulation Model: 3D reconstructions for laparoscopic cholecystectomy training
Anatomical, Pathological, and Disease Models:
Simulation: 3D models of the gallbladder and biliary system for practicing laparoscopic or open cholecystectomy.
Physiological and Pharmacological Models:
Simulation: Modeling bile flow and effects of medications post-cholecystectomy.
Biomechanical Model:
Simulation: Analysis of biliary duct pressures and gallstone formation dynamics.
Surgical Simulation Model:
Simulation: High-fidelity simulations for gallbladder removal, including handling complications like bile duct injuries.
Embryology, IVF & Fetal medicine - Models & Simulations
Anatomical Models
Detailed visualizations of embryonic and fetal development at various stages, essential for understanding normal and abnormal growth.
Utilized in both embryology studies and fetal medicine to monitor development and structure.
Simulations
Developmental Progress Tracking:
Simulate normal growth trajectories and compare these to real-time data obtained from ultrasounds or MRI to identify developmental anomalies early.
Surgical Planning:
Use in virtual reality environments to plan and practice interventions on conditions like spina bifida or congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Physiological Models
Simulate the functions of developing systems within an embryo or fetus, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological systems.
Critical for understanding the impact of external factors like medications or environmental toxins on fetal development.
Simulations
Response to Stress:
Assess how the fetus might respond to hypoxic conditions or other stress factors, aiding in planning for potential complications at birth.
Drug Impact Analysis:
Model how drugs administered to the mother affect the fetus, crucial for managing conditions in the mother that require pharmacological treatment.
Pathological Models
Represent various congenital disorders or diseases that can develop during embryonic and fetal stages, such as chromosomal abnormalities or organ malformations.
Provide a basis for understanding the progression and impact of these conditions.
Simulations
Disease Progression:
Predict how congenital diseases will evolve throughout pregnancy, which helps in deciding the timing and type of intervention needed.
Outcome Scenarios:
Simulate various intervention outcomes to choose the best approach for conditions diagnosed prenatally.
Pharmacological Models
Model the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs as they interact with both the maternal and fetal bodies.
Important for managing maternal conditions during pregnancy without harming the fetus.
Simulations
Medication Safety Profiles:
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of medications used during pregnancy, focusing on their transfer across the placenta and potential effects on the fetus.
Treatment Optimization:
Help in designing dosing regimens that are safe for both mother and fetus, especially in cases of IVF or assisted reproductive technologies.
Biomechanical Models
Study the physical and mechanical forces acting on the fetus, particularly in response to movements and external pressures.
Useful in assessing the impacts of uterine contractions, maternal trauma, or invasive procedures.
Simulations
Fetal Positioning:
Analyze how the fetus moves and positions itself in the womb, aiding in predictions about delivery methods (e.g., cesarean section vs. vaginal delivery).
Interventional Stress Testing:
Evaluate how diagnostic interventions, like amniocentesis, might physically affect the fetus.
Disease Models
Focus on genetic diseases and congenital abnormalities that may affect the fetus, including how these conditions can evolve and respond to various treatments.
Often integrated with data from genetic screening and testing.
Simulations
Genetic Risk Assessments:
Offer predictions about the likelihood of genetic disorders based on parental genetic information, particularly useful in IVF.
Treatment Simulations:
Explore the efficacy of potential gene therapies or other interventions before they are applied in a clinical setting.
Child Development Disorders & Interventions - Models & Simulations
Anatomical Models
Highly detailed representations of child anatomy at various developmental stages.
Include critical structures like the brain, nervous system, and musculoskeletal system that are often impacted in developmental disorders.
Educational Simulations:
Teach medical students and professionals about pediatric anatomy and typical developmental changes.
Intervention Planning:
Assist in planning surgical or therapeutic interventions for anatomical anomalies (e.g., congenital musculoskeletal deformities).
Pathological Models
Simulate specific disorders such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and cerebral palsy.
Reflect both the structural and functional abnormalities associated with these conditions.
Disorder Understanding:
Help practitioners and caregivers understand the nature and extent of disorders.
Therapy Simulation:
Test and plan behavioral, cognitive, or physical therapies tailored to the specific needs of the child.
Physiological Models
Focus on simulating the functioning of body systems, such as cardiovascular, digestive, or neural systems.
Provide insights into how physiological abnormalities may contribute to or result from developmental disorders.
Functional Analysis:
Examine how physiological dysfunctions may impact development and daily activities.
Intervention Testing:
Simulate the effects of dietary changes, medication, or other treatments on the child’s physiological health.
Biomechanical Models
Explore the mechanics of movement and physical interactions, important for children with motor development issues.
Analyze how biomechanical factors influence or are influenced by developmental disorders.
Movement Analysis:
Help in diagnosing and understanding motor disorders such as dystonia or spasticity in conditions like cerebral palsy.
Rehabilitative Device Design:
Design and test orthotics, prosthetics, and other assistive devices to support proper movement.
Psychological and Cognitive Models
Model cognitive development and behavioral patterns, focusing on disorders like autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
Incorporate cognitive processing, emotional regulation, and social interaction dynamics.
Behavioral Prediction:
Anticipate challenges and milestones in cognitive and emotional development.
Educational Strategy Development:
Design personalized educational interventions that cater to the unique cognitive profiles of children with developmental disorders.