Robot-Automated Cartilage Contouring for Complex Ear Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Study.

Journal: The Laryngoscope
PMID: 32915996

Abstract

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Auricular reconstruction requiring manual contouring of costal cartilage is complex and time consuming, which could be facilitated by a robot in a fast and precise manner. This feasibility study evaluates the accuracy and speed of robotic contouring of cadaver costal cartilage.

Authors

  • Corey Smith
    Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Benjamin van der Woerd
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Robert Potra
    Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Louis Ferreira
    Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Corey Moore
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.

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