Summary
Background
Three-dimensional digital models, animations, and simulations have been used in the
plastic surgical field for surgical education and training and patient education.
In penile lengthening surgery, proper patient selection and well-designed surgical
interventions are necessary; however, no such surgical or patient education tool exists.
Methods
Using magnetic resonance images as references, a preliminary three-dimensional digital
model of the penis with its adjacent structures was constructed using Amira 5. This
preliminary model was imported into Maya 2009, a computer modeling and animation software
program, for processing to correct many defects. The refined model was used to create
digital animation of penile lengthening surgery, including ordered steps of the procedure,
using Maya 2009 and Adobe After Effects CS4.
Results
A three-dimensional digital animation was created to illustrate penile lengthening
surgery. All major surgical steps were demonstrated, including exposure, transversal
incision of the fundiform ligament, partial division and release of the suspensory
ligament.
Conclusions
Three-dimensional digital models and animations of penile lengthening surgery may
serve as resources for patient education to facilitate patient selection and resident
education outside the operating room.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 07, 2012
Accepted:
April 8,
2012
Received:
October 20,
2011
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© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
