Medical Robotics in Computer-Integrated Surgery

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Abstract

This paper provides a broad overview of medical robot systems used in surgery. After introducing basic concepts of computer-integrated surgery, surgical CAD/CAM, and surgical assistants, it discusses some of the major design issues particular to medical robots. It then illustrates these issues and the broader themes introduced earlier with examples of current surgical CAD/CAM and surgical assistant systems. Finally, it provides a brief synopsis of current research challenges and closes with a few thoughts on the research/industry/clinician teamwork that is essential for progress in the field.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)765-781
Number of pages17
JournalIEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation
Volume19
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2003

Keywords

  • Applications
  • Computer-integrated surgery (CIS)
  • Human-machine cooperative systems
  • Image-guided surgery
  • Medical devices
  • Medical robotics
  • Micromanipulation
  • Microsurgery
  • Surgical CAD/CAM
  • Surgical assistants
  • Teleoperation
  • Telerobotics
  • Telesurgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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