Continuum robots for endoscopic sinus surgery: Recent advances, challenges, and prospects.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has been recognized as an effective treatment modality for paranasal sinus diseases. Over the past decade, continuum robots (CRs) for ESS have been studied, but there are still some challenges. This paper presents a review on the scientific studies of CRs for ESS.

Authors

  • Yongfeng Cao
    Institute of Forming Technology & Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
  • Yuxuan Shi
    Department of Otolaryngology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Wuzhou Hong
    Institute of Forming Technology & Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
  • Peidong Dai
    Department of Otolaryngology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Xicai Sun
    Department of Otolaryngology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Hongmeng Yu
    Department of Otolaryngology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Le Xie
    Research Institute of Med-X, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.