Hyperelastic modelling and parametric study of soft tissue embedded lump for MIS applications

Abstract

The consistency between finite element analysis results and experimental work validates the developed model, which is based on the hyperelastic formulation. The finite element analysis results obtained in this study are particularly useful for the development of an inverse model. The inverse model would extract fundamental information, such as size, depth and stiffness, of any hidden lump, using the outputs of the sensors.