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Article: Virtual 3-D human body may replace cadavers.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
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- June 9, 2008
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Virtual 3-D human body may replace cadavers
Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (PTI) A virtual three-dimension human body capable of replacing cadavers in surgical studies has been developed by a medical graduate in Kerala.
The software, titled '3-D Indiana,' developed by Dr Jerome Kalister, has been referred to the Medical Council of India (MCI) for tests and approval.
Developed by a 20 member-team led by Jerome, the software could help surgeons to perform robotic surgery on the brain, heart and liver pinpointing the precise location of nerves and organ parts.
"The software has more advantage than cadavers and will be a dominant feature in ...