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[M008] Citation: J.D. Brown, J. Rosen, J. Longnion, M. Sinanan, B. Hannaford, 'Design and Performance of a Surgical Tool Tracking System for Minimally Invasive Surgery,'
Engineering Congress and Exposition: Advances in Bioengineering, BED, vol. 51, pp. 169-170, ASME, New York, Nov. 11-16, 2001.
Abstract
The technique of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) introduces new interfaces
as
compared to more traditional open surgical techniques. These interfaces impose
motion constraints and forces on the tool(s) and hand(s). These interfaces are
not
well characterized, yet surgical simulators and surgical robots are being
developed without this vital information. Much work has been done by our group
with regard to measuring and analyzing the forces and torques being applied by
the
surgeons during two common laparoscopic procedures in order to objectively
evaluate skill level. However, it is assumed that quantifying tool position
would
help to further discriminate skill level by allowing analysis of power and
energy
production by the surgeon: expert surgeons are hypothesized to exert less
effort,
as measured by mechanical work, than a non-expert during the course of an
operation. A system for measuring these motions, as well as the forces and
torques
applied during surgery is described and evaluated.
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