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Early experience of laparoscopic and robotic hybrid pancreaticoduodenectomy
ConclusionHybrid PD is feasible and safe. The learning curve of hybrid surgery, particularly robotic anastomosis, is relatively short. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 28, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Hongbeom Kim, Jae Ri Kim, Youngmin Han, Wooil Kwon, Sun ‐Whe Kim, Jin‐Young Jang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery with a snake ‐mechanism using a movable pulley
ConclusionsThe suggested snake mechanism using movable pulleys has the advantages of stiffness and maneuverability. This new mechanism can be an alternative platform for natural orifice surgery. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 28, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Hoyul Lee, Kwang Gi Kim, Jong Hyun Seo, Dae Kyung Sohn Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Generative Anatomy Modeling Language (GAML)
ConclusionThis study presents details of the GAML design, set of operators, types of constraints. Cases of CCT and ETI difficulty were generated and confirmed by expert surgeons. Execution performance pertaining to an increasing complexity of constraints using nonlinear programming was in real‐time execution. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 28, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Doga Demirel, Alexander Yu, Seth Baer ‐Cooper, Tansel Halic, Coskun Bayrak Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Pose optimization and port placement for robot ‐assisted minimally invasive surgery in cholecystectomy
ConclusionThis research can provide guidelines for surgeons in preoperative preparation. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 28, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Mei Feng, Xingze Jin, Weihua Tong, Xiaoyu Guo, Ji Zhao, Yili Fu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Design and evaluation of a variable stiffness manual operating platform for laparoendoscopic single site surgery (LESS)
ConclusionsThe experimental results for stiffness characteristic showed that the manual operating platform had great promise for solving large workspace, high manipulation force and stability problems in LESS. The tool manipulators had the ability to achieve basic operations. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 19, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Jinhua Li, Xuejie Li, Jianchen Wang, Yuan Xing, Shuxin Wang, Xiangyun Ren Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Prediction of forearm bone shape based on partial least squares regression from partial shape
ConclusionNormal bone shape was predicted with an acceptable accuracy from its partial shape using statistical learning. Predicted shape can be an alternative to a mirror image, which may enable reduced radiation exposure and examination costs. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 16, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Keiichiro Oura, Yoshito Otake, Atsuo Shigi, Futoshi Yokota, Tsuyoshi Murase, Yoshinobu Sato Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Physiological motion modeling for organ ‐mounted robots
ConclusionsThese methods provide a complete framework for accurately modelling the periodic deformation of points anywhere on the surface of the heart in a closed chest. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 16, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Nathan A. Wood, David Schwartzman, Marco A. Zenati, Cameron N. Riviere Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Ultrasound image based visual servoing for moving target ablation by high intensity focused ultrasound
ConclusionsWe have demonstrated the feasibility of our US image based visual servoing technique in a HIFU system for moving target treatment. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Joonho Seo, Norihiro Koizumi, Mamoru Mitsuishi, Naohiko Sugita Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A fuzzy neural network sliding mode controller for vibration suppression in robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery
ConclusionsThe proposed FNNSMC can provide a robust performance and suppress the vibrations at the surgical instrument tip, which can enhance the quality and security of surgical procedures. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - December 4, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Hongqiang Sang, Chenghao Yang, Fen Liu, Jintian Yun, Guoguang Jin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - December 4, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Experimental evaluation of magnified haptic feedback for robot ‐assisted needle insertion and palpation
ConclusionsOur haptic‐enabled teleoperation system improved the performance with respect to direct hand interaction of 80%, 306%, and 27% in stiffness discrimination through palpation, stiffness discrimination during needle insertion, and guidance, respectively. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Leonardo Meli, Claudio Pacchierotti, Domenico Prattichizzo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

MRI guided focused ultrasound robotic system for animal experiments
ConclusionsThis system has the potential to be deployed as a cost effective solution for performing experiments in small animals. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Marinos Yiannakou, Georgios Menikou, Christos Yiallouras, Cleanthis Ioannides, Christakis Damianou Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Application of a customized 3D printed reduction aid after external fixation of the femur and tibia: Technical note
ConclusionOur reduction technique can be applied during the temporary external fixation period on the preexisting external fixator or as a reduction aid during definitive treatment. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Omar, Alexander ‐Nicolai Zeller, Nils‐Claudius Gellrich, Majeed Rana, Christian Krettek, Emannouil Liodakis Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A research review on clinical needs, technical requirements, and normativity in the design of surgical robots
Abstract Nowadays robots play an important role in society, mainly due to the significant benefits they provide when utilized for assisting human beings in the execution of dangerous or repetitive tasks. Medicine is one of the fields in which robots are gaining greater use and development, especially those employed in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). However, due to the particular conditions of the human body where robots have to act, the design of these systems is complex, not only from a technical point of view, but also because the clinical needs and the normativity aspects are important considerations that have to be ...
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Carlos Eduardo D íaz, Roemi Fernández, Manuel Armada, Felipe García Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Development of an in vivo visual robot system with a magnetic anchoring mechanism and a lens cleaning mechanism for laparoendoscopic single ‐site surgery (LESS)
ConclusionThe experiment results indicate that the in vivo visual robot with high manipulability has great potential in clinical application. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Haibo Feng, Dinghui Dong, Tengfei Ma, Jinlei Zhuang, Yili Fu, Yi Lv, Liyi Li Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research