Integrating robot-assisted ultrasound tracking and 3D needle shape prediction for real-time tracking of the needle tip in needle steering procedures.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Published Date: May 12, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Needle insertions have been used in several minimally invasive procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Real-time position of the needle tip is an important information in needle steering systems.

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  • Bardia Konh
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
  • Blayton Padasdao
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
  • Zolboo Batsaikhan
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
  • Seong Young Ko
    School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea.

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