Design and Implementation of A Robotized Hand-held Dissector for Endoscopic Pulmonary Endarterectomy
Runfeng Zhu,Xilong Hou,Wei Huang,Lei Du,Zhong Wu,Hongbin Liu,Henry K. Chu,Qingxiang Zhao,Runfeng Zhu,Xilong Hou,Wei Huang,Lei Du,Zhong Wu,Hongbin Liu,Henry K. Chu,Qingxiang Zhao
Severe chronic pulmonary endarterectomy needs a dissector to delicately remove proliferative intima located in the depth of the pulmonary artery. This work proposed a novel endoscopic robotized steerable dissector for this surgery, enabling easier access to curved deep artery branches. The handheld surgical dissector also provides suction and visualization for surgeons to enhance effectiveness. Th...
