Initial Experience Using a Telerobotic Ultrasound System for Adult Abdominal Sonography.

Journal: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes
Published Date: Aug 1, 2017

Abstract

PURPOSE: The study sought to assess the feasibility of performing adult abdominal examinations using a telerobotic ultrasound system in which radiologists or sonographers can control fine movements of a transducer and all ultrasound settings from a remote location.

Authors

  • Scott J Adams
    College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Electronic address: scott.adams@usask.ca.
  • Brent E Burbridge
    Department of Medical Imaging, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Andreea Badea
    Department of Medical Imaging, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Leanne Langford
    College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Vincent Vergara
    Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Rhonda Bryce
    Clinical Research Support Unit, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Luis Bustamante
    Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Ivar M Mendez
    Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Paul S Babyn
    Department of Medical Imaging, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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