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11. Development of a Hydraulically-driven Flexible Manipulator for Neurosurgery

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Jun Okamoto, Hiroshi Iseki, Haruna Okayasu, and Masakatsu G. Fujie

Subjects
Engineering, General Computer Science, business.industry, Control engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manipulator, business
Abstract

Minimally invasive surgery has recently become a key word in medical engineering. In this operation, to facilitate the introduction of surgical instruments, spatulas which push tissues aside and retain the approach path to the affected area as well as workspace for the insertion of such instruments are necessary. Therefore, a new type of hydraulically-driven flexible manipulator for neurosurgery has been developed. Including an attached balloon and using only physiological saline for the drive system, the safety of the brain tissue, especially in terms of pressure, is assured as is the simplicity of the mechanism. In addition, this provides the advantage of MRI compatibility. Following several positive evaluations, the effectiveness of this manipulator has been proven as a new type of medical device.

Published
2005
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