Steerable Robot-assisted Micromanipulation in the Middle Ear: Preliminary Feasibility Evaluation.

Journal: Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
Published Date: Feb 1, 2017

Abstract

HYPOTHESIS: The use of a robotic manipulator with a dexterously orientable gripper will expand the ability of middle ear surgeons to perform precise tasks and access otherwise challenging anatomic regions.

Authors

  • Rashid Yasin
    *Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University †Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Brendan P O'Connell
  • Haoran Yu
    College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
  • Jacob B Hunter
  • George B Wanna
  • Alejandro Rivas
  • Nabil Simaan

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