Systems and methods for a neurosurgical simulation model for surgical training
Various embodiments of an anatomical model suitable for microsurgical training are disclosed. The anatomical model includes predetermined ergonomic features that accommodate training of a surgical task.
1 . A method of making anatomical models for surgical training, comprising:
accessing, by a computing device, first image data defining first anatomical features associated with a first surgical training task;
generating, by the computing device, first print data from a three-dimensional digital representation of a first anatomical model based at least in part on the first image data, the three-dimensional digital representation defining a first profile for the first anatomical model, the first profile defining;
(i) a base of the first anatomical model including a bottom side, the bottom side being generally planar,
(ii) a first surgical site of the first anatomical model extending along a predetermined region of the first anatomical model, and
(iii) a distance between the bottom side and the first surgical site selected based at least in part on exposure data associated with implementations of the first surgical training task such that, when the bottom side rests on a planar support surface, the first surgical site is presented at a predetermined height and approach angle relative to the planar support surface,
the first print data defining the first profile for forming at least a portion of the first anatomical model that includes the first anatomical features and is configured for the first surgical training task; and
constructing, by a manufacturing device based on the first print data, at least a portion of the first anatomical model including the base and the first surgical site,
wherein the first profile defines at least one ergonomic feature configuration of the first anatomical model.
2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
accessing, by the computing device, second image data defining second anatomical features associated with a second surgical training task;
generating, by the computing device, second print data defining a second profile for forming at least a portion of a second anatomical model that includes the second anatomical features and is configured for the second surgical training task; and
constructing, by the manufacturing device based on the second print data, at least a portion of the second anatomical model with a second surgical site configured for the second surgical training task,
wherein the second profile defines at least one ergonomic feature configuration of the second anatomical model such that, when a bottom side of the second anatomical model rests on a planar support surface, the second surgical site is presented at a predetermined height and approach angle relative to the planar support surface.
3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the first anatomical model such that, when the bottom side rests on the planar support surface, the first surgical site is presented at the predetermined approach angle without fixation of the first anatomical model.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the first anatomical model includes an opening preformed along the first anatomical model along the first surgical site, the opening providing access to the first surgical site to accommodate training of the first surgical training task without a surgeon having to form the opening during training.