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ENT challenges at the small scale
- Source :
- The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. 3:91-96
- Publication Year :
- 2007
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2007.
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Abstract
- Background In this paper we consider two relatively frequently performed operations in the field of ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery and consider how they could be improved by using robotic applications. We consider currently available robots and propose theoretical robotic solutions. Methods The application of robotic systems for both cochlear implantation and endoscopic sinus surgery was considered. Currently available robotic systems were reviewed and those with potential use in ENT surgery were identified. For aspects of operations where there is no available technology, hypotheses are presented on how robots could help. Results Three robotic systems were identified with potential usage in ENT: the Pathfinder™ neurosurgical robot, the Acrobot® knee replacement system and the autonomous smart drill for drilling a cochleostomy. Conclusions The challenge for the future of ENT is being able to perform tasks beyond the level of human perception and abilities. The examples presented here demonstrate that microtechnologies could be used to reduce complications, decrease operating time and improve clinical results. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Computer science
education
Biophysics
Cranial Sinuses
Human–computer interaction
otorhinolaryngologic diseases
medicine
Operating time
Humans
Sinusitis
Cochlear implantation
Rhinitis
business.industry
Scale (chemistry)
technology, industry, and agriculture
Endoscopy
Robotics
Sinus surgery
Cochlear Implantation
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Computer Science Applications
Surgery
body regions
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Robotic systems
Surgery, Computer-Assisted
Chronic Disease
Robot
Artificial intelligence
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
business
human activities
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 1478596X and 14785951
- Volume :
- 3
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....b7bf20ddc7b5c29649a9977e7887b790