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Medical robotics: Minimally invasive surgery

Edited by P Gomes, Cambridge Consultants, UK

Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials No. 51

 - provides authoritative coverage of the core principles, applications and future potential of medical robotics
 - introduces robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS), including the core technologies of the field and localization and tracking technologies for medical robotics
 - considers key applications of robotics in laparoscopy, neurology, cardiovascular interventions, urology and orthopaedics
 - discusses applications for ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery, vitreoretinal surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
 - investigates MRI-based navigation for in vivo magnetic microrobots and concludes with a discussion of ethical issues related to the use of robotics in surgery

Advances in research have led to the use of robotics in a range of surgical applications. Medical robotics: Minimally invasive surgery provides authoritative coverage of the core principles, applications and future potential of this enabling technology.

Beginning with an introduction to robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS), the core technologies of the field are discussed, including localization and tracking technologies for medical robotics. Key applications of robotics in laparoscopy, neurology, cardiovascular interventions, urology and orthopaedics are considered, as well as applications for ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery, vitreoretinal surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). Microscale mobile robots for the circulatory system and mesoscale robots for the gastrointestinal tract are investigated, as is MRI-based navigation for in vivo magnetic microrobots. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of ethical issues related to the use of robotics in surgery.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Medical robotics: Minimally invasive surgery is a comprehensive guide for all those working in the research, design, development and application of medical robotics for surgery. It also provides an authoritative introduction for academics and medical practitioners working in this field.

ISBN 0 85709 130 1
ISBN-13: 978 0 85709 130 7
October 2012
320 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£135.00 / US$230.00 / €160.00

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About the editor

Paula Gomes leads developments of surgical and interventional medical devices at Cambridge Consultants, a world leader in technology and product development. The former R&D Director of Acrobot, the company responsible for the world-first surgeon-controlled robotic device for orthopaedic surgery, she has extensive experience with surgical technology, surgical robotics and software-driven electromechanical medical devices.

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Contents

Introduction to robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
V Vitiello, K-W Kwok and G-Z Yang, The Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery, UK
 - Introduction
 - Minimally invasive surgery and robotic integration
 - Definitions and development of surgical robotic systems
 - Perceptual docking for synergistic control
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - References

Introduction to robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
V Vitiello, K-W Kwok and G-Z Yang, The Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery, UK
 - Introduction
 - Minimally invasive surgery and robotic integration
 - Definitions and development of surgical robotic systems
 - Perceptual docking for synergistic control
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - References

Localisation and tracking technologies for medical robotics
N Glossop, Queen's University, Canada
 - Introduction
 - Requirements for position sensors
 - Dynamic referencing
 - Types of position sensors
 - Future trends
 - Conclusion
 - References

Robotics for neurosurgery
T L Cossetto, K Zareinia and G R Sutherland University of Calgary, Canada
 - Introduction to neurosurgical progression
 - The evolution of neurosurgical robots
 - Maintaining operator control
 - Human-machine interface (HMI)
 - Future trends: informatic surgery
 - Conclusion
 - Acknowledgments
 - References

Robotic systems for cardiovascular interventions
M A Zenati and M Mahvash, Harvard Medical School, USA
 - Introduction
 - Heart conditions and the evolving role of cardiac surgeons and cardiologists
 - Surgical robot requirements and availability for cardiovascular interventions
 - Proposed novel robots for cardiovascular interventions
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Robotics in orthopaedic surgery
A Hodgson, UBC Mechanical Engineering, Canada
 - Introduction
 - Existing orthopaedic robotic systems
 - Evaluation of impact of orthopaedic surgical robots
 - Conclusion
 - References

Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery
C Plaskos, OMNIlife Science, Inc, USA, and J A Koenig, Winthrop University Hospital, USA, and C E Ponder, Oklahoma Sports and Orthopedics Institute, USA
 - Introduction
 - Apex robotic technology
 - Clinical experience
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - Acknowledgments
 - References

Robotics in ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery
B Bell, S Weber and M D Caversaccio, University of Bern, Swizterland
 - Introduction
 - Telemanipulators in ENT
 - Image-guided interventions
 - Computer numerical control
 - Conclusions
 - References

Robotic-assisted vitreoretinal surgery
H C M Meenink, R Hendrix, M J Beelen, H Nijmeijer and M Steinbuch, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, and G J L Naus, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands and Preceyes Medical Robotics, The Netherlands, and E J G M van Oosterhout, Catherina Hospital Eindhoven, The Netherlands, and MD de Smet, Montchoisi Clinic, Switzerland and University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
 - Introduction
 - Requirements for vitreoretinal surgery
 - Master console
 - Slave robot
 - Results
 - Acknowledgements
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - References

Robotics for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
J Reynoso, A Meyer, J Unnirevi and D Oleynikov, University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
 - Introduction
 - Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
 - Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
 - Future trends and conclusions
 - Reference

Mesoscale mobile robots for gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
J L Gorlewicz, R J Webster III and P Valdastri, Vanderbilt University, USA
 - Introduction
 - Commercial gastrointestinal wireless capsule endoscopes
 - Robotic capsule modules
 - Future trends in mobile surgical devices
 - Conclusion
 - References

Real-time software platform using MRI for in vivo navigation of magnetic microrobots
K Belharet, D Folio and A Ferreira, Laboratoire PRISME, France
 - Introduction
 - Magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) navigation
 - Microrobot navigation
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Robotic surgery and ethical issues
N Sharkey and A Sharkey, University of Sheffield, UK
 - Introduction
 - Types of robotic surgery
 - The patient experience of robotic surgery
 - The marketing of robotic surgery
 - Comparing robotic surgery with other types of surgery
 - The automated hospital
 - Conclusions
 - References