Coronary vessel detection methods for organ-mounted robots.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Published Date: Jun 14, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: HeartLander is a tethered robot walker that utilizes suction to adhere to the beating heart. HeartLander can be used for minimally invasive administration of cardiac medications or ablation of tissue. In order to administer injections safely, HeartLander must avoid coronary vasculature.

Authors

  • Eric T Rasmussen
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Eric C Shiao
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Lee Zourelias
    Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Michael S Halbreiner
    Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Michael J Passineau
  • Srinivas Murali
    Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Cameron N Riviere

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