Rib region detection for scanning path planning for fully automated robotic abdominal ultrasonography.

Journal: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
PMID: 37787939

Abstract

PURPOSE: Scanning path planning is an essential technology for fully automated ultrasound (US) robotics. During biliary scanning, the subcostal boundary is critical body surface landmarks for scanning path planning but are often invisible, depending on the individual. This study developed a method of estimating the rib region for scanning path planning toward fully automated robotic US systems.

Authors

  • Koudai Okuzaki
    Health and Medical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
  • Norihiro Koizumi
    The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan. nkoizumi@ieee.org.
  • Kiyoshi Yoshinaka
    National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, 1-2-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
  • Yu Nishiyama
    Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Jiayi Zhou
    The University of Electro-Communications, 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Ryosuke Tsumura
    Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan. ryosuke-tsumura@iwata.mech.waseda.ac.jp.

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