Convolutional neural network-based surgical instrument detection.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), unlike open surgery in which surgeons can perform surgery directly, is performed using miniaturized instruments with indirect but careful observation of the surgical site.

Authors

  • Tongbiao Cai
    School of Control Science and Engineering, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
  • Zijian Zhao
    School of Control Science and Engineering, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.