Toward autonomous robotic prostate biopsy: a pilot study.

Journal: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Published Date: Jul 5, 2021

Abstract

PURPOSE: We present the validation of PROST, a robotic device for prostate biopsy. PROST is designed to minimize human error by introducing some autonomy in the execution of the key steps of the procedure, i.e., target selection, image fusion and needle positioning. The robot allows executing a targeted biopsy through ultrasound (US) guidance and fusion with magnetic resonance (MR) images, where the target was defined.

Authors

  • Bogdan Maris
    Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. bogdan.maris@univr.it.
  • Chiara Tenga
    Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Rudy Vicario
    Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Luigi Palladino
    Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Noe Murr
    Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Michela De Piccoli
    Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Andrea Calanca
    Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Stefano Puliatti
    Urology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
  • Salvatore Micali
    Department of Urology. University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Modena. Italy.
  • Alessandro Tafuri
    Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Paolo Fiorini
    University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

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