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BROMETH: Methodology to design safe reconfigurable medical robotic systems
ConclusionsClinical experiments can then be performed after deploying the system on real hardware. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Oussama Ben Salem, Olfa Mosbahi, Mohamed Khalgui, Zied Jlalia, Georg Frey, Mahmoud Smida Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Dynamic updating atlas for heart segmentation with a nonlinear field ‐based model
ConclusionOur proposed method that combines a nonlinear field‐based model and dynamic updating atlas strategies can provide an effective and accurate way for whole heart segmentation. The success of the proposed method largely relies on the effective use of the prior knowledge of the atlas and the similarity explored among the to‐be‐segmented DSCT sequences. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Ken Cai, Rongqian Yang, Hongwei Yue, Lihua Li, Shanxing Ou, Feng Liu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Robotic, laparoscopic, and open colectomy: a case ‐matched comparison from the ACS‐NSQIP
ConclusionsACS‐NSQIP data demonstrated several short‐term advantages of robotic surgery compared with laparoscopic and open surgery. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Cigdem Benlice, Erman Aytac, Meagan Costedio, Hermann Kessler, Maher A. Abbas, Feza H. Remzi, Emre Gorgun Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Kinematic and experimental investigation of manual resection tools for transurethral bladder tumor resection
ConclusionsMeasures to evaluate accuracy and dexterity of TURBT from a kinematic viewpoint are presented to provide a currently missing quantified dexterity baseline in manual TURBT. Limitations in various bladder regions are illustrated. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Nima Sarli, Tracy Marien, Christopher R. Mitchell, Giuseppe Del Giudice, Mary S. Dietrich, S. Duke Herrell, Nabil Simaan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Robotic ‐assisted minimally invasive surgery of the spine (RAMISS): a proof‐of‐concept study using carbon dioxide insufflation for multilevel posterior vertebral exposure via a sub‐paraspinal muscle working space
ConclusionsThe use of robot‐assistance for minimally invasive access to the posterior spine appears to be feasible. The use of CO2 insufflation greatly improved our ability to visualize and access the posterior vertebral elements. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Jason J. Howard, Julien Abinahed, Nikhil Navkar, Jean ‐Marc Peyrat, Abdulla Al‐Ansari, David L. Sigalet, Abdalla E. Zarroug Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The development and error analysis of a kinematic parameters based spatial positioning method for an orthopedic navigation robot system
ConclusionsThis kinematic parameters based method can provide accurate and convenient navigation for orthopedic surgeries. The result of error analysis will help error design and assignment for surgical robots. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Baoqing Pei, Gang Zhu, Yu Wang, Huiting Qiao, Xiangqian Chen, Binbin Wang, Xiaoyun Li, Weijun Zhang, Wenyong Liu, Yubo Fan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

SmartSIM ‐ a virtual reality simulator for laparoscopy training using a generic physics engine
We describe a new VR simulator for basic training in laparoscopy, i.e. SmartSIM, which has been developed using a generic open‐source physics engine called the simulation open framework architecture (SOFA). This paper describes the systems perspective of SmartSIM including design details of both hardware and software components, while highlighting the critical design decisions. Some of the distinguishing features of SmartSIM include: (i) an easy‐to‐fabricate custom‐built hardware interface; (ii) use of a generic physics engine to facilitate wider accessibility of our work and flexibility in terms of using various g...
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Zohaib Amjad Khan, Nabeel Kamal, Asad Hameed, Amama Mahmood, Rida Zainab, Bushra Sadia, Shamyl Bin Mansoor, Osman Hasan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Safety margins in robotic bone milling: from registration uncertainty to statistically safe surgeries
ConclusionsPatient safety in image‐guided surgery can be increased by incorporating statistical models of registration uncertainty in the generation of safety margins around vital anatomy. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael A. Siebold, Neal P. Dillon, Loris Fichera, Robert F. Labadie, Robert J. Webster, J. Michael Fitzpatrick Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Data ‐driven methods towards learning the highly nonlinear inverse kinematics of tendon‐driven surgical manipulators
ConclusionsThe proposed inverse kinematics learning methods provide an alternative and efficient way to accurately model the tendon driven flexible manipulator. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Wenjun Xu, Jie Chen, Henry Y.K. Lau, Hongliang Ren Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Segmentation and three ‐dimensional reconstruction of lesions using the automated breast volume scanner (ABVS)
ConclusionsEvaluation metrics show that the algorithm accurately segments and reconstructs various lesions. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Teresa Ara újo, Momen Abayazid, Matthieu J. C. M. Rutten, Sarthak Misra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Distance ‐based time series classification approach for task recognition with application in surgical robot autonomy
ConclusionThe proposed framework is robust and accurate. Therefore, it can be used to develop adaptive control systems that will be more responsive to surgeons' needs by identifying next movements of the surgeon. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 18, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Mahtab J. Fard, Abhilash K. Pandya, Ratna B. Chinnam, Michael D. Klein, R. Darin Ellis Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A virtual ‐reality simulator and force sensation combined catheter operation training system and its preliminary evaluation
ConclusionsThe proposed training system constructs a comprehensive training environment that combines visualization and force sensation. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - August 18, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Yu Wang, Shuxiang Guo, Takashi Tamiya, Hideyuki Hirata, Hidenori Ishihara, Xuanchun Yin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Locomotion enhancement of an inchworm ‐like capsule robot using long contact devices
ConclusionsThe inchworm‐like CR using long contact devices can enable a more efficient inspection of the intestine. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - July 14, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Jinyang Gao, Guozheng Yan, Zhiwu Wang, Fei Xu, Wei Wang, Pingping Jiang, Dasheng Liu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

MRI ‐guided focused ultrasound robotic system for the treatment of bone cancer
ConclusionsAn MRI‐conditional FUS robotic system was developed that has the potential to create thermal lesions with the intention of treating bone cancer for the purpose of pain palliation. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - July 14, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Georgios Menikou, Christos Yiallouras, Marinos Yiannakou, Christakis Damianou Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

An image ‐guided automated robot for MRI breast biopsy
ConclusionThe IGAR system is safe and effective in an MRI environment Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - July 10, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kathryn G. Chan, Tim Fielding, Mehran Anvari Tags: Original Article Source Type: research