Soft Tissue Modeling and Simulation for CAMI

Academic Journals

1. Gaelle Fiard, Sonia-Yuki Selmi, Emmanuel Promayon, Jean-Luc Descotes, Jocelyne Troccaz. Simulation-based training for prostate biopsies: towards the validation of the Biopsym simulator. Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies, PMID: 31430218, 29(6):359-365, 2020. (more) doi download
2. G. Fiard, S.-Y. Selmi, M. Maigron, A. Bellier, E. Promayon, J.-L. Descotes, J. Troccaz. Validating the transfer of skills acquired on a prostate biopsy simulator: a prospective, randomized, controlled study. Journal of Surgical Education, 77(4):953-960, 2020. (more) doi download
3. S. Selmi, E. Promayon, J. Troccaz. Hybrid 2D-3D Ultrasound Registration For Navigated Prostate Biopsy. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 13(7):987-995, July 2018. (more) doi download
4. J. Demongeot, A. Lontos, E. Promayon. Discrete Mesh Approach in Morphogenesis Modelling: the Example of Gastrulation. Acta Biotheoretica, 64(4):427-446, November 2016. (more) doi pdf
5. M.-A. Vitrani, J. Troccaz, A.-S. Silvent, S. Y. Selmi, J. Sarrazin, D. Reversat, E. Promayon, C. Poquet, P. Mozer, G. Morel, G. Fiard, A. Moreau-Gaudry, A. Leroy, M. Janier, M. Baumann. PROSBOT - Model and image controlled prostatic robot. IRBM, 36(2):118-125, 2015. (more) doi download
6. V. Luboz, E. Promayon, Y. Payan. Linear elastic properties of the facial soft tissues using an aspiration device: towards patient specific characterization. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 42(11):2369-2378, September 2014. (more) doi
7. G. Fiard, S.-Y. Selmi, E. Promayon, L. Vadcard, J. L. Descotes, J. Troccaz. Initial validation of a virtual-reality learning environment for prostate biopsies: realism matters!. Journal of Endourology, 28(4):453-458, April 2014. (more) doi pdf
8. M. Bailet, F. Zara, E. Promayon. Shell finite element model for interactive fetal head deformation during childbirth. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Also Proceedings of the Society of Biomechanics (SB) conference, Marseille, 16:312-314, 2013. (more) doi pdf
9. A. Deram, V. Luboz, E. Promayon, Y. Payan. Using a 3D Biomechanical Model To Improve a Light Aspiration Device for In Vivo Soft Tissue Characterization (LASTIC). Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Also Proceedings of the Society of Biomechanics (SB) conference, Toulouse, 15(0):41-43, October 2012. (more) doi download
10. J. Demongeot, J. Gaudart, A. Lontos, J. Minsta, E. Promayon, M. Rachdi. Zero-diffusion domains in reaction-diffusion morphogenetic & epidemiologic processes. International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, 22(2), February 2012. (more) doi pdf
11. P. Schiavone, F. Chassat, T. Boudou, E. Promayon, F. Valvidia, Y. Payan. In Vivo Measurement of Human Brain Elasticity Using a Light Aspiration Device. Medical Image Analysis, 13(4):673-678, August 2009. (more) doi pdf
12. E. Promayon, P. Baconnier, C. Puech. Physically-Based Deformations Constrained in Displacements and Volume. Computer Graphics Forum, Eurographics96, 15(3):155-164, August 1996. (more) doi pdf
13. P. Cinquin, E. Bainville, C. Barbe, E. Bittar, V. Bouchard, L. Bricault, G. Champleboux, M. Chenin, L. Chevalier, Y. Delnondedieu, L. Desbat, V. Dessenne, A. Hamadeh, D. Henry, N. Laieb, S. Lavallee, J. M. Lefebvre, F. Leitner, Y. Menguy, F. Padieu, O. Peria, A. Poyet, E. Promayon, S. Rouault, P. Sautot, J. Troccaz, P. Vassal. Computer Assisted Medical Interventions. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, 14(3):254-263, 1995. (more) doi pdf

Academic Journals (National audience)

1. J. B. Lefrancq, J.-L. Descotes, S.-Y. Selmi, T. Dupuy, E. Promayon, M. Chabenes, J.-A. Long, J. Troccaz, G. Fiard. External validation of a prostate biopsy simulator. 31(16):1115-1122, 2021. (more) doi download

Book Chapters

1. E. Promayon. Modéliser les cellules comme des objets déformables 3D couplant biomécanique et chimie. N. Glade, A. Stéphanou (eds.), Chap. 15, pp. 133-154, Éditions Matériologiques, September 2013. (more) download
2. V. Luboz, E. Promayon, G. Chagnon, D. Alonso, C. Favier, C. Barthod, Y. Payan. Validation of a Light Aspiration device for in vivo Soft TIssue Characterization (LASTIC). In Soft Tissue Biomechanical Modeling for Computer Assisted Surgery, Y. Payan (ed.), pp. 243-256, 2012. (more) doi pdf
3. C. Fouard, A. Deram, Y. Keraval, E. Promayon. CamiTK: a Modular Framework Integrating Visualization, Image Processing and Biomechanical Modeling. In Soft Tissue Biomechanical Modeling for Computer Assisted Surgery, Y. Payan (ed.), pp. 323-354, 2012. (more) doi pdf
4. M. Nesme, M. Marchal, E. Promayon, M. Chabanas, Y. Payan, F. Faure. Physically Realistic Interactive Simulation for Biological Soft Tissues. In Recent Research Developments in Biomechanics, Vol. 2, pp. 1-22, Transworld Research Network, 2005. (more) pdf
5. P. Tracqui, E. Promayon, P. Amar, N. Huc, V. Norris, J. -L. Martiel. Emergent Features of Cell Structural Dynamics: a Review of Models Based on Tensegrity and Nonlinear Oscillations. In Modelling and Simulation of Biological Processes in the Context of Genomics, P. Amar, F. Képès, P. Tracqui (eds.), pp. 160-189, Platypus Press, Paris, 2003. (more) pdf
6. E. Promayon, J. -L. Martiel, P. Tracqui. Physically-Based 3D Simulations of Cell Deformations and Migrations. In Polymer and Cell Dynamics - Multiscale Modeling and Numerical Simulations, W. Alt, M. Chaplain, M. Griebel, J. Lenz (eds.), pp. 125-138, Birkhäuser, December 2003. (more) pdf
7. P. Tracqui, E. Promayon, T. Sauvaget, V. Norris, J. -L. Martiel. Tensegrity and Oscillations: Exploring Some Constitutive and Emergent Features of Virtual Cell Models. In Modelling and Simulation of Biological Processes in the Context of Genomics, P. Amar, F. Képès, V. Norris, T. Tracqui (eds.), pp. 203-221, Génopole D'Évry, 2002. (more) pdf

International Conferences

1. G. Fiard, S.-Y. Selmi, M. Maigron, E. Promayon, J.-L. Descotes, J. Troccaz. Simulation-based teaching of prostate biopsies: Predictive validity of a prostate biopsy simulator. In 34th Annual European Association of Urology Congress, Volume 18, March 2019. (more) doi pdf
2. P. Samarakoon, E. Promayon, C. Fouard. Light Random Regression Forests for Automatic, Multi-Organ Localization in CT Images. In IEEE 14th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI 2017), Pages 371-374, April 2017. (more) doi download
3. J. Sarrazin, E. Promayon, M. Baumann, J. Troccaz. Hand-Eye Calibration of a Robot - UltraSound Probe System without Any 3D Localizers. In IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), Pages 21-24, August 2015. (more) doi pdf
4. S.-Y Selmi, E. Promayon, J. Sarrazin, J. Troccaz. 3D Interactive Ultrasound Image Deformation for Realistic Prostate Biopsy Simulation. In Biomedical Simulation, Proc. 6th International Symposium on Biomedical Simulation, ISBMS 2014, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 8789, Pages 122-130, 2014. (more) doi
5. V. Léal, C. Fouard, E. Promayon. CamiTK : Plateforme pour le prototypage en Gestes Médico-Chirurgicaux Assistés par Ordinateur. In Libre Software Meeting, Rencontres Mondiales du Logiciel Libre, Montpellier, 2014. (more)
6. V. Luboz, E. Promayon, Y. Payan. Measurements of the linear elastic properties of the face soft tissues using an aspiration device. In 12th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, CMBBE14, October 2014. (more) pdf
7. S.-Y Selmi, G. Fiard, E. Promayon, L. Vadcard, J. Troccaz. A virtual reality simulator combining a learning environment and clinical case database for image-guided prostate biopsy. In Proceedings of the 26th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS2013), Pages 179-184, 2013. (more) doi pdf
8. E. Promayon, C. Fouard, M. Bailet, A. Deram, G. Fiard, N. Hungr, V. Luboz, Y. Payan, J. Sarrazin, N. Saubat, S. Yuki Selmi, S Voros, P. Cinquin, J. Troccaz. Using CamiTK for Rapid Prototyping of Interactive Computer Assisted Medical Intervention Applications. In IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), Pages 4933-4936, 2013. (more) doi pdf
9. E. Promayon, V. Luboz, G. Chagnon, D. Alonso, C. Favier, C. Barthod, Y. Payan. Comparison of lastic (light aspiration device for in vivo soft tissue characterization) with classic tensile tests. In EUROMECH 534: European Mechanics Society Colloquium, Pages 75-76, 2012. (more)
10. A. Deram, Y. Payan, E. Promayon. Towards a Generic Framework for Evaluation and Comparison of Soft Tissue Modeling. In Proceedings of the 19th Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, Pages 116-122, Newport Beach, États-Unis, 2012. (more) doi pdf
11. C. Fouard, E. Promayon. CamiTK: A Modular Framework Integrating Visualization, Image Processing and Biomechanical Modeling. In Libre Software Meeting, Rencontres Mondiales du Logiciel Libre, Geneva, 2012. (more)
12. J. Demongeot, A. Henrion-Caude, A. Lontos, E. Promayon. General architecture of a genetic regulatory network. Applications to embryologic control. In ECAL'11, Advances in Artificial Life, Proceedings of the Eleventh European Conference on the Synthesis and Simulation of Living Systems, T. Lenaerts, M. Giacobini, H. Bersini, P. Bourgine, M. Dorigo, R. Doursat (eds.), Pages 1-8, 2011. (more) pdf
13. M. Tayyab, A. Lontos, E. Promayon, J. Demongeot. Modelling and Image Processing of Constriction and Proliferation in the Gastrulation Process of Drosophila melanogaster. In Proc. IEEE Workshops of Int Advanced Information Networking and Applications (WAINA) Conf 2011, Pages 473-477, 2011. (more) doi pdf
14. C. Fouard, Y. Keraval, E. Promayon. CamiTK: a Modular Framework Integrating Visualization, Image Processing and Biomechanical Modeling. In 2nd VPH NoE Workshop on Toolkit Interoperability, https://www-sop.inria.fr/asclepios/events/VPHimaging11/, November 2011. (more)
15. A. Fernandez, E. Promayon, A. Moreau-Gaudry, S. Plaweski, P. Cinquin. Combined graft-elongation maps from in vivo kinematics data for knee laxity assessment during navigated ACL reconstruction. In Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, CAOS'2010, June 2010. (more)
16. E. Promayon. Cell modelling: combining 3D biomechanics and chemistry. In Workshop on Spatio-Temporal Patterns from Mathematics to Biomedical Applications, March 2010. (more)
17. P. Schiavone, T. Boudou, E. Promayon, P. Perrier, Y. Payan. A Light Sterilizable Pipette Device for the in Vivo Estimation of Human Soft Tissues Constitutive Laws. In IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), Pages 4298-4301, August 2008. (more) pdf
18. E. Promayon, P. Baconnier. A 3D Discrete Model of the Diaphragm and Human Trunk. In Lung Modelling, L. Boudin, C. Grandmont, Y. Maday, B. Maury, J. -F. Gerbeau (eds.), Volume 23, Pages 66-77, July 2008. (more) doi pdf
19. A. Carra, J. -L. Martiel, E. Promayon. Virtual Adhesive: a Way to Handle Sticky Collisions in Surgical and Biological Simulators. In 4th Workshop in Virtual Reality Interactions and PHYsical Simulation (VRIPHYS), J. Dingliana, F. Ganovelli (eds.), Pages 11-20, November 2007. (more) doi pdf
20. M. Marchal, E. Promayon, J. Troccaz. Comparisons of Needle Insertion in Brachytherapy Protocols Using a Soft Tissue Model. In Surgetica 2007, J. Troccaz, P. Merloz (eds.), Pages 153-160, September 2007. (more) pdf
21. M. Marchal, E. Promayon, J. Troccaz. Simulating Prostate Surgical Procedures with a Discrete Soft Tissue Model. In Eurographics Workshop in Virtual Reality Interactions and Physical Simulations, VriPhys06, I. Navazo C. Mendoza (ed.), Pages 109-118, 2006. (more) doi pdf
22. M. Marchal, E. Promayon, J. Troccaz. A Discrete Soft Tissue Model for Complex Anatomical Environment Simulations. In Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14, MMVR14, J. D. Westwood, R. S. Haluck, H. M. Hoffman, G. T. Mogel, R. Phillips, R. A. Robb, K. G. Vosburgh (eds.), Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Volume 119, Pages 364-366, 2006. (more) pdf
23. M. Marchal, M. Chabanas, Y. Payan, C. Marécaux, P. Swider, F. Boutault, E. Promayon, J. Troccaz. Comparison Of Different Soft Tissue Modelling Methods With Post-Operative CT Scan In Maxillofacial Surgery. In 7th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, CMBBE06, J. Middleton, N. Shrive, M. Jones (eds.), March 2006. (more) pdf
24. M. Marchal, E. Promayon, J. Troccaz. Simulating Complex Organ Interactions: Evaluation of a Soft Tissue Discrete Model. In Advances in Visual Computing (International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC05), G. Bebis, R. Boyle, D. Koracin, B. Parvin (eds.), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 3804, Pages 175-182, 2005. (more) doi pdf
25. M. Chabanas, E. Promayon. Physical Model Language: Towards a Unified Representation for Continuous and Discrete Models. In International Symposium on Medical Simulation, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 3078, Pages 256-266, 2004. (more) doi pdf
26. E. Promayon, L. Gaillard, S. Craighero. Functionnal Model of the Diaphragm for Computer Assisted Medical Interventions. In 6th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, CMBBE04, J. Middleton, N. Shrive, M. Jones (eds.), http://www.uwcm.ac.uk/biomadrid/, February 2004. (more) pdf
27. E. Promayon. Modélisation Biomécanique Discrète Orientée Objet Pour La Simulation Du Vivant. In Modelling & Simulation for Computer-Aided Medicine and Surgery, M. Thiriet (ed.), November 2002. (more) pdf
28. E. Promayon, S. Craighero. Object-Oriented Discrete Modeling: a Modular Approach for Human Body Simulation. In International Workshop on Deformable Modeling and Soft Tissues Simulation, Bonn, November 2001. (more) pdf
29. E. Promayon, J. -L. Martiel, P. Tracqui. Physically-Based 3D Simulations of Cellular Traction Forces, Migration and Cytokinesis of Cells Adherent to an Elastic Substratum. In SFB-Workshop on Simulations of Polymer and Cell Dynamics, Bonn, June 2000. (more) pdf
30. E. Promayon, P. Baconnier, C. Puech. Physically-Based Model for Simulating the Human Trunk Respiration Movements. In CVRMed II - MRCAS III, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 1205, Pages 379-388, 1997. (more) doi pdf
31. E. Promayon. Modélisation Basée Sur La Physique Pour La Simulation Des Mouvements Respiratoires. In Journées objet déformable du 3ème cycle romand d'informatique, Genève, December 1996. (more)
32. F. Berthommier, V. Bouchard, L. Brunie, L. Colombet, P. Cinquin, J. Demongeot, L. Desbat, V. Dessenne, S. Lavallée, J. L. Martiel, O. Nérot, L. Prilly, E. Promayon, S. Rouault, J. Troccaz. Medical Imaging and Modelling Using a MasPar. In Parallel Computing: Trends and Applications, PARCO 1993, G. R. Joubert, D. Trystram, F. J Peters, D. J. Evans (eds.), Pages 477-480, 1993. (more)

National Conferences

1. G. Fiard, S. Maigron, S.-Y. Selmi, E. Promayon, A. Bellier, J. L. Descotes, J. Troccaz. Validation du transfert des compétences acquises sur un simulateur de biopsies prostatiques. In Progrès en Urologie (Proc. 112e Congrès français d'urologie), Volume 28, Pages 676-677, 2018. (more) doi
2. G Fiard, S Selmi, E Promayon, J Troccaz, J Descotes. Importance du réalisme pour la validation d'un simulateur: exemple d'un simulateur de biopsies prostatiques. In Progrès en Urologie (Proc. 111e Congrès français d'urologie), Volume 27, 2017. (more) doi
3. G. Fiard, S.-Y. Selmi, E. Promayon, L. Vadcard, J. L. Descotes, J. Troccaz. Développement et première évaluation d'un parcours pédagogique d'apprentissage des biopsies prostatiques sur simulateur. In Progrès en Urologie (Proc. 108e Congrès français d'urologie), Volume 24, 2014. (more) doi
4. M. Bailet, F. Zara, E. Promayon. Biomechanical model of the fetal head for interactive childbirth simulation. In Surgetica 2014, 2014. (more) pdf
5. S.-Y Selmi, G. Fiard, E. Promayon, L. Vadcard, J. Troccaz. Biopsym: a virtual reality simulator integrating a learning environment for image-guided prostate biopsy. In Surgetica 2014, 2014. (more) pdf
6. J. Sarrazin, E. Promayon, M. Baumann, J. Troccaz. 3D Ultrasound Probe Calibration Using Robotic Arm and Image Registration. In Surgetica 2014, 2014. (more) pdf
7. P. Samarakoon, E. Promayon, C. Fouard. Fully Automatic Organ Localization in Medical Images Using Improved Random Regression Forests. In Surgetica 2014, 2014. (more) pdf
8. E. Promayon. Application à la simulation médicale: identification des paramètres physiques et validation. In Ecole thématique 2014 - Conception de simulateurs médico-chirurgicaux, July 2014. (more)
9. E. Promayon. Soft Tissue Simulation. In CAMI 1st Winterschool, January 2014. (more)
10. G. Fiard, S.-Y. Selmi, E. Promayon, L. Vadcard, J. L. Descotes, J. Troccaz. Évaluation initiale d'un environnement virtuel d'apprentissage des biopsies prostatiques. In Progrès en Urologie (Proc. 107e Congrès français d'urologie), Volume 23, November 2013. (more) doi
11. A. Lontos, E. Promayon, J. Demongeot. Biomechanical 3D Simulation of the Gastrulation/Invagination Process. In 32ème Séminaire de la SFBT, http://sfbt-2012.imag.fr/seminaire.html, June 2012. (more)
12. V. Luboz, E. Promayon, G. Chagnon, T. Alonso, D. Favier, C. Barthod, Y. Payan. Comparaison de LASTIC (Light Aspiration device for in vivo Soft TIssue Characterization) avec des essais sur matériaux silicone. In 2ème Journée thématique sur la Caractérisation Mécanique des Elastomères - Nouvelles approches, http://www.3s-r.hmg.inpg.fr/3sr/elastomeres2012/, May 2012. (more)
13. A. Carra, E. Promayon, J. -L. Martiel. A Physically-Based Model for Cell Plasticity and Motility. In Journées Ouvertes Biologie Informatique Mathématiques, JOBIM2005, 2005. (more) pdf
14. E. Promayon. Modélisation 3D Basées Sur La Physique Et L'infographie de Cellules Et de Leurs Milieux. In Dynacell 2000, DYNAmique Et Migration CELLulaire : de L'expérience Aux Modèles, École de Printemps, April 2000. (more)
15. E. Promayon. Dynamique Du Diaphragme. In De Part Et D'autre Du Diaphragme, Séminaire D'Anatomie Chirurgicale, Grenoble, March 2000. (more)

Thesis

1. J. Sarrazin. Modélisation Biomécanique pour l'Imagerie de Prostate (Biomechanical Modeling Applied to Prostate Imaging). PhD Thesis Université Grenoble Alpes, May 2016. (more) download
2. M. Bailet. Modèles Biomécaniques pour la Simulation Interactive de l'Accouchement. PhD Thesis Université de Grenoble, December 2014. (more) download
3. A. Lontos. Modélisation et Simulation 3D de la Morphogenèse - 3D Modeling and Simulation of Morphogenesis. PhD Thesis Université de Grenoble, December 2013. (more) download
4. A. Deram. Environnement Générique pour la Validation de Simulations Médicales. PhD Thesis Université de Grenoble, October 2012. (more) download
5. J.-B. Mignardot. Obésité et Troubles du Contrôle Postural : Eôles de Certaines Contraintes Morphologiques et Sensori-Motrices. PhD Thesis Université de Grenoble, September 2011. (more) download
6. E. Promayon. Modèles physiques discrets pour le vivant (Modéliser et simuler les phénomènes biologiques et les gestes médico-chirurgicaux). Habilitation à diriger des recherches. Université Joseph Fourier, December 2008. (more) download
7. A. Carra. Modèle Physique Discret Et Systèmes Différentiels: Vers L'élaboration D'un Simulateur Cellulaire. PhD Thesis Université Joseph Fourier, April 2008. (more) download
8. M. Marchal. Modélisation Des Tissus Mous Dans Leur Environnement Pour L'aide Aux Gestes Médico-Chirurgicaux. PhD Thesis Université Joseph Fourier, December 2006. (more) download
9. E. Promayon. Modélisation Et Simulation de La Respiration. PhD Thesis Université Joseph Fourier, November 1997. (more) download

Master's thesis

1. J. Sarrazin. Modélisation biomécanique de la prostate. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, September 2012. (more)
2. A. Lontos. Biomechanical 3D simulation of the invagination process. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, June 2010. (more)
3. A. Deram. Towards a common environment for verification and validation of deformable models in medical simulation. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, June 2009. (more)
4. S. Sclaverano. Prise en compte des déformations dans un simulateur de biopsies de prostate. Master's theses Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble et Université Joseph Fourier, June 2009. (more) pdf
5. M. Reynier. GPU Accelerated Deformable Model for Soft Tissues and Surgical Simulation. Master's theses Cranfield University, June 2007. (more) pdf
6. S. Bard. Modélisation Des Tissus Mous : Propriétés Physiques D'un Modèle Discret Et Application À L'élastométrie. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, June 2005. (more) pdf
7. A. Carra. Modélisation Et Simulation de Systèmes Biologiques Complexes Par Un Modèle Physique. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, June 2004. (more) pdf
8. L. Gaillard. Modèle Fonctionnel Du Diaphragme Pour L'acquisition Et Le Diagnostic En Imagerie Médicale. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, September 2003. (more) pdf
9. G. Jouffroy. Simulation de La Croissance Cellulaire. Master's theses Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, June 2003. (more)
10. S. Craighero. Étude de Faisabilité D'acquisition IRM Dynamique Du Diaphragme Au Cours Du Cycle Respiratoire. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, October 2002. (more) pdf
11. E. Simonin. Collision D'objets Élastiques. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, September 2002. (more) pdf
12. T. Sauvaget. Modélisation Et Simulation 3D Des Interactions Cellules/matrices. Master's theses Université Joseph Fourier, September 2001. (more) pdf

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