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A novel 4 ‐DOF surgical instrument with modular joints and 6‐Axis Force sensing capability
ConclusionsA 4‐DOF surgical instrument with modular joints and 6‐axis force sensing capability is developed. This instrument can be used for force feedback in RMIS. 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 - June 12, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kun Li, Bo Pan, Fuhai Zhang, Wenpeng Gao, Yili Fu, Shuguo Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Video see ‐through augmented reality for oral and maxillofacial surgery
ConclusionsThe significance of this work lies in its simplicity in clinical setting and the seamless integration into the current medical procedure with satisfactory response time and overlay accuracy. 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 - June 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Junchen Wang, Hideyuki Suenaga, Liangjing Yang, Etsuko Kobayashi, Ichiro Sakuma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Preclinical study of transcervical upper mediastinal dissection for esophageal malignancy by robot ‐assisted surgery
ConclusionThe robotic surgical system can be used safely for the upper mediastinal dissection. 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 - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kazuhiko Mori, Shuntaro Yoshimura, Yukinori Yamagata, Susumu Aikou, Yasuyuki Seto Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Extending the indication for robot ‐assisted retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy to antero‐lateral renal tumors
ConclusionsRARPN is a safe and effective procedure not only for posterior renal tumors but also for carefully selected antero‐lateral renal tumors. 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 - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Hee Youn Kim, Hyun ‐Sop Choe, Dong Sup Lee, Jae Mo Yoo, Seung‐Ju Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Potential accuracy of navigated K ‐wire guided supra‐acetabular osteotomies in orthopedic surgery: a CT fluoroscopy cadaver study
ConclusionNavigated K‐wires for supra‐acetabular osteotomies allow significantly higher accuracy than freehand procedures under simulated operation room conditions. 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 - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Lukas K. Postl, Chlodwig Kirchhoff, Andreas Toepfer, Sonja Kirchhoff, Marcus Schmitt ‐Sody, Rüdiger Eisenhart‐Rothe, Rainer Burgkart Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

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Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

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Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Preclinical study of transcervical upper mediastinal dissection for esophageal malignancy by robot‐assisted surgery
ConclusionThe robotic surgical system can be used safely for the upper mediastinal dissection. 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 - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kazuhiko Mori, Shuntaro Yoshimura, Yukinori Yamagata, Susumu Aikou, Yasuyuki Seto Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Development of a control algorithm for the ultrasound scanning robot (NCCUSR) using ultrasound image and force feedback
ConclusionsThe proposed control method can be applied to control the ultrasound scanning robot. However, more work must be completed to verify the proposed control method in order to become clinically feasible. 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 - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Yeoun Jae Kim, Jong Hyun Seo, Hong Rae Kim, Kwang Gi Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Extending the indication for robot‐assisted retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy to antero‐lateral renal tumors
ConclusionsRARPN is a safe and effective procedure not only for posterior renal tumors but also for carefully selected antero‐lateral renal tumors. 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 - June 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Hee Youn Kim, Hyun‐Sop Choe, Dong Sup Lee, Jae Mo Yoo, Seung‐Ju Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Technical feasibility and safety of an intraoperative head ‐up display device during spine instrumentation
ConclusionA wearable head‐up display can benefit current neuronavigation systems, but larger, outcomes‐based trials are needed. Higher processing speed would allow streaming of higher resolution images. Along with an enlarged display, these may significantly improve utilization of this technology. 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 - May 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Jang W. Yoon, Robert E. Chen, Phillip K. Han, Phong Si, William D. Freeman, Stephen M. Pirris Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Investigation of active tracking for robotic arm assisted magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound ablation
ConclusionsThe active tracking localisation can be considered a feasible approach for the MR guided FUS system positioned by a robot. 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 - May 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Xu Xiao, Zhihong Huang, Martin A. Rube, Andreas Melzer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Morphometric measurement of the cervical spine for minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation using reverse engineering and three ‐dimensional reconstruction
ConclusionsThe measurements of this study could provide detailed information for percutaneous cervical screw fixation. The data of the relationship between the cervical spinous process and the pedicle screw channel present valuable technical information for the design, optimization and clinical application of the aiming device for percutaneous cervical pedicle screw fixation. 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 - May 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Zi ‐Jia Zhou, Chao‐Lun Wen, Qin‐Min Sun, Ai‐Ping Wang, Zheng‐Guang Yan, Fang Liu, Xi Chen, Qi Cao, Xiao‐Bing Zhou, Jian‐Guo Tan, Yan‐Bing Li Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Towards human ‐controlled, real‐time shape sensing based flexible needle steering for MRI‐guided percutaneous therapies
ConclusionsResults endorse the feasibility and accuracy of the needle shape reconstruction and visual guidance methods developed in this work. The approach implemented for the multilayer phantom study could facilitate accurate needle placement efforts in real inhomogeneous tissues. 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 - May 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Meng Li, Gang Li, Berk Gonenc, Xingguang Duan, Iulian Iordachita Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Trans ‐oral robotic surgery (TORS) for the treatment of lingual tonsillitis. When conventional therapies fail
ConclusionLingual tonsillitis seems to be safely and effectively managed by trans‐oral robotic surgery. The data are encouraging and worthy of further evaluation. 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 - May 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Filippo Montevecchi, Giovanni Cammaroto, Giuseppe Meccariello, Giovanni D'Agostino, Ying ‐Shuo Hsu, Bruno Galletti, Claudio Vicini Tags: Original Article Source Type: research