Science advances
Oct 25, 2023
In minimally invasive endovascular procedures, surgeons rely on catheters with low dexterity and high aspect ratios to reach an anatomical target. However, the environment inside the beating heart presents a combination of challenges unique to few an...
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology
Oct 21, 2023
Endovascular robots have the potential to revolutionize the field of vascular interventions by enhancing procedural efficiency, accuracy, and standardization. They aim to reduce radiation exposure, as well as physical strain on operators and medical ...
International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Jul 24, 2023
PURPOSE: During minimally invasive surgery, surgeons maneuver tools through complex anatomies, which is difficult without the ability to control the position of the tools inside the body. A potential solution for a substantial portion of these proced...
International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Jul 17, 2023
PURPOSE: The use of robotics is emerging for performing interventional radiology procedures. Robots in interventional radiology are typically controlled using button presses and joystick movements. This study identified how different human-robot inte...
Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
Feb 3, 2023
In the era of data-driven machine learning algorithms, data is the new oil. For the most optimal results, datasets should be large, heterogeneous and, crucially, correctly labeled. However, data collection and labeling are time-consuming and labor-in...
Asian journal of endoscopic surgery
Dec 19, 2022
Delayed surgical reconstruction of iatrogenic ureteral injuries is often a challenging procedure because spreading scar tissue impedes accurate identification and dissection of the injured ureter. We report a novel real-time navigation system using a...
Medical engineering & physics
Nov 11, 2022
A major challenge during autonomous navigation in endovascular interventions is the complexity of operating in a deformable but constrained workspace with an instrument. Simulation of deformations for it can provide a cost-effective training platform...
Computational intelligence and neuroscience
Oct 6, 2022
Interventional cardiology procedure is an important type of minimally invasive surgery that deals with the catheter-based treatment of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery diseases, strokes, peripheral arterial diseases, and aortic diseas...
Medical image analysis
Aug 22, 2022
Catheter tracking has become an integral part of interventional radiology. Over the last decades, researchers have significantly contributed to theoretical and technical catheter tracking solutions. However, most of the published work thus far focuse...
International journal of nursing studies
Aug 8, 2022
BACKGROUND: Peripherally inserted central catheters have been extensively applied in clinical practices. However, they are associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. To improve patient care, it is critical to timely identify patients at risk of...