The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jun 5, 2021
BACKGROUND: Handheld surgical robots offer functionalities, such as active guidance, tremor suppression and force reflection, for surgeons to enhance their skill in manipulating surgical tools during medical intervention. In orthopedic surgery, the r...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jun 1, 2021
BACKGROUND: Safety, efficacy and efficiency of neurosurgical robots are defined by their design (i.e., framed and non-framed) and procedural workflow (PW) (from image to surgery). The present study describes the quality indicators of three different ...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jun 1, 2021
BACKGROUND: The hysteretic forces arising from the electric cables that externally run along the robotic joints are the main disturbance to the precise parameter estimation of gravity compensation model, for the Master Tool Manipulator (MTM) of the d...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 26, 2021
BACKGROUND: The conventional hand-held minimally invasive surgical devices commonly suffer from non-intuitive manipulability and restricted flexibility for operation.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 12, 2021
BACKGROUND: Needle insertions have been used in several minimally invasive procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Real-time position of the needle tip is an important information in needle steering systems.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 7, 2021
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes and cost of robotic single-site radical hysterectomy (RSSRH) versus robotic multiport radical hysterectomy (RMPRH) with pelvic lymph node dissection in early stage cervical cancer.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 6, 2021
BACKGROUND: Whether the accuracy of robot-assisted spinal screw placement is significantly higher than that of freehand and the source of robotic deviation remain unclear.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 6, 2021
BACKGROUND: In the transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided transperineal prostate biopsy, doctors determine the biopsy target by observing the prostate region in TRUS images. However, ultrasound images with low imaging quality make doctors easy to be in...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 5, 2021
BACKGROUND: Most comparisons of robot-assisted (RARC) versus open radical cystectomy (ORC) for urothelial carcinoma do not factor the inherent stage selection bias or surgical experience.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 2, 2021
BACKGROUND: The Senhance robotic surgery system is a novel robotic platform used in several European and World centres. We present our experience in urologic surgery using this platform.