Figure 3From: A patient-specific surgical simulator using preoperative imaging data: an interactive simulator using a three-dimensional tactile mouseLateral segmentectomy of the liver using a virtual 3D model. (1) Inferior view of the liver. (2) The umbilical portion was identified and exposed. Glisson's capsule corresponding to the lateral segment was divided. (3) Hepatic parenchyma was transected. The left hepatic vein is then clearly exposed. (4) Lateral segment was resected.Back to article page