Design and analysis of a continuum robot for transnasal skull base surgery.

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

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The traditional surgical instruments for transnasal endoscopic skull base surgery have poor flexibility and continuum robot has attracted extensive attention for its high dexterity and safety.

Authors

  • Xiaoyong Wei
  • Yingxuan Zhang
  • Feng Ju
    Key Laboratory of Coastal Environment and Resources Research of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
  • Hao Guo
    College of Computer Science and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China.
  • Bai Chen
    3 Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Precision and Micro-Manufacturing Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China.
  • Hongtao Wu
    College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China. mehtwu@126.com.

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