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

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.

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Minimally invasive surgery is an important technique for cytopathological examination. Recent studies have focused on a three-dimensional (3D) puncture simulation model that can reveal the internal deformation state of tissue at the micro level. This study derived a viscoelastic constitutive equation suitable for muscle tissue, and developed a method to define the fracture characteristics of muscle tissue during the simulation process. By simulating the fracture of muscle tissue in contact with a puncture needle using the cohesive zone model and establishing a 3D puncture finite element model to analyze the deformation of the tissue, the stress nephrogram and reaction force under different parameters were compared and analyzed to study tissue deformation and guide the actual operation process to reduce pain.