Ex Vivo Biophantom for Training of Surgical and Minimally- Invasive Surgical Procedures

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This invention is an ex vivo biophantom—a highly realistic, anatomically-accurate artificial thorax (chest cavity) model produced using 3D printing from real patient data. The biophantom includes artificial bones and skin as well as a chamber containing living thoracic tissue (like lung or heart tissue) supplied with oxygen and nutrients through a perfusion system. The device mimics physiological breathing motion, making it especially useful for training and research in surgical and minimally-invasive procedures without needing live patients or animals.

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• Training surgeons and medical staff in thoracic and minimally-invasive procedures (such as biopsies or surgeries) with realistic anatomy and breathing motion.
• Testing and optimizing surgical robots and minimally-invasive tools in realistic, dynamic conditions.
• Developing and improving implants (e.g., thoracic prostheses, rib implants) using anatomically accurate models.
• Designing and validating new surgical instruments and medical devices for thoracic procedures.
• Medical research involving live thoracic tissue under controlled ex vivo conditions.
• Evaluating and improving wearable exoskeletons.
• Crash testing simulations with realistic thoracic biomechanical response.

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• Provides a highly realistic, anatomically correct and dynamic training environment, reducing the need for human or animal cadavers.
• Enables repeated, standardized, and safe hands-on practice of complex or high-risk procedures, enhancing surgeon skill and patient safety.
• Allows controlled simulation of real-life physiological conditions, including breathing motion and tissue interaction.
• Supports research and development of new surgical techniques, instruments, implants, and medical devices in a reproducible, ethical, and cost-effective manner.
• Improves imaging compatibility (CT/MRI), allowing integration with real-world clinical workflows.
• Offers modularity (add-on modules for abdomen, neck, etc.), broadening potential applications and customizations.

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Patent Abstract

The present invention relates an ex vivo biophantom for the training of surgical and minimally-invasive surgical procedures.