A force-sensing surgical drill for real-time force feedback in robotic mastoidectomy.
Journal:
International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Published Date:
Jul 1, 2023
Abstract
PURPOSE: Robotic assistance in otologic surgery can reduce the task load of operating surgeons during the removal of bone around the critical structures in the lateral skull base. However, safe deployment into the anatomical passageways necessitates the development of advanced sensing capabilities to actively limit the interaction forces between the surgical tools and critical anatomy.