Real-time, non-vision sensory feedback during minimally invasive surgery

Abbas, Safar Pour; Chauhan, Sunita; Phee, Soo Jay; Lau, Gih Keong

doi:10.1109/tencon.2009.5396013

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“…Because of such technology, the sensor is suitable to be used on surgical microgrippers (typical width of an instrument is 1 mm). Another perspective technology is the use of MEMS [94], [95], which has got various advantages such as easy production and miniature size, and can be easily integrated in a surgical instrument. The most suitable transducers for this approach can be PVDF films [94] and capacitors [96] due to their small size.…”

Section: E Array Sensorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The most suitable transducers for this approach can be PVDF films [94] and capacitors [96] due to their small size. In [95] the measurement sensitivity of MEMS stiffness sensor has been improved employing an array of force sensing units with two different mechanical stiffness parameters. Thus, a sensing diaphragm was created and can be integrated in a surgical grasper.…”

Section: E Array Sensorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Implementation of Tactile Sensing for Palpation in Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Review

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Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (RMIS) made it possible to perform a number of medical manipulations with reduced patient trauma and better accuracy. Various devices, including tactile sensors, have been developed in recent years to enhance the quality of this procedure. The objective of this paper is to review the latest advancements and challenges in the development of tactile sensing devices designed for surgical applications. In particular the focus is on palpation and probing devices that can be potentially used in RMIS. In addition, we explore the aspects that should be taken into account when designing tactile sensors for RMIS, incorporating biological inspiration of tactile sensing, features of manual palpation, requirements of RMIS. We provide an overview of recommendations for the development of tactile sensing devices, especially in the context of RMIS.

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