ICRA
2010
IEEE
13 years 3 months ago
2010
IEEE
This paper presents a new needle path planning method for digital breast tomosynthesis biopsy. Needle insertion planning into deformable tissue for breast biopsy procedure is a cha...
HAPTICS
2002
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2002
IEEE
A novel interactive virtual needle insertion simulation is presented. Simulation models are based upon planar tissue deformations and forces measured during needle insertion exper...
ICRA
2003
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2003
IEEE
− To facilitate training and planning for medical procedures such as prostate brachytherapy, we are developing an interactive simulation of needle insertion and radioactive seed ...
ICRA
2005
IEEE
13 years 10 months ago
2005
IEEE
— We explore motion planning for a new class of highly flexible bevel-tip medical needles that can be steered to previously unreachable targets in soft tissue. Planning for thes...
IROS
2009
IEEE
13 years 11 months ago
2009
IEEE
— In biomedical research it is difficult to perceive tumors or cells and perform biopsies manually. Robotics technology can offer a reliable solution for accurate needle inserti...
IROS
2009
IEEE
13 years 11 months ago
2009
IEEE
— Accurate needle insertion in 3D environment is always a grand challenge. When multiple targets are located in the tissue, a procedure of inserting multiple needles from a singl...
ICRA
2009
IEEE
13 years 11 months ago
2009
IEEE
— This paper addresses the use of robotic tissue manipulation in medical needle insertion procedures to improve targeting accuracy and to help avoid damaging sensitive tissues. T...
MICCAI
2004
Springer
14 years 5 months ago
2004
Springer
TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) is an effective treatment for portal hypertension. However, during the procedure, respiration, needle pressure, and possibly ot...