Medical Slide: Isolation of Splenic Artery & Vein in Left Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy. A retractor is lifting the pancreas away from the splenic artery and vein so these vessels can be preserved. Medical Illustration. Copyrighted Material Illustrated by Laura Maaske Medical Illustrator, Medical Animator, Biomedical Communicator, & biological artist. For permission information contact the artist

Illustrating the Lateral Approach to the Left Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy

The Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove both solid and cystic tumors from the distal pancreas. Tumors of this type to this area of the pancreas usually affect middle-aged adult women. Surgeons aim to preserve as many of the critical splenic and pancreatic vessels as possible. Careful effort is made to preserve the surrounding tissues. This way, the blood supply to vital pancreatic tissues is not disturbed. The procedure is performed laparoscopically as this is less invasive than an open surgical technique, and offers a more cosmetic impact.

Medical Slide - Distal Pancreatectomy. pancreas Medical Illustration. Copyrighted Material Illustrated by Laura Maaske Medical Illustrator, Medical Animator, Biomedical Communicator, & biological artist. For permission information contact the artist

Medical Illustration Gallery

Here are just a few of the medical illustrations I’ve prepared for clients. Feel free to contact me with any questions about the illustrations or about pricing.

Spermatogenesis poster concept scientific illustration depicting the development of sperm cells, Spermatogenesis is a Meiotic Process by which Haploid Sperm Cells are Produced. Science Illustration for Education and Medical Education. Medical Illustration. Copyrighted Material Illustrated by Laura Maaske Medical Illustrator, Medical Animator, Biomedical Communicator, & biological artist. Do not reuse without permission. www.medimagery.com

Spermatogenesis, the Development of Sperm, and the Sketch to Illustration Process

Although I am an illustrator, I am still always looking for beautifully prepared animations and illustrations. This one is an evocative display of cell division. If you didn’t already have a sense of the dramatic life of a cell, you will after watching this:

Hand Anatomy App for iPad and Android Devices. Medimagery App. © Laura Maaske - Medimagery LLC

You Imagine: Exploring Medical Apps

With over 17,000 health and medical apps available in iTunes, and with an average price at around $2.00, iTunes ?Health? and ?Medical? categories are two of the fastest growing sectors of app development. There are health games that offer, for example, quizzes to assess calorie content of various foods. There are GPS apps, order tracking apps, weight management apps, pedometers, diabetes regulating apps, and calorie counting apps, just to name a few. These apps might be associated with push notifications that offer users reminders to take meds or other health interactions.