Haptic-Assisted Collaborative Robot Framework for Improved Situational Awareness in Skull Base Surgery

Hisashi Ishida,Manish Sahu,Adnan Munawar,Nimesh Nagururu,Deepa Galaiya,Peter Kazanzides,Francis X. Creighton,Russell H. Taylor,Hisashi Ishida,Manish Sahu,Adnan Munawar,Nimesh Nagururu,Deepa Galaiya,Peter Kazanzides,Francis X. Creighton,Russell H. Taylor

Skull base surgery is a demanding field in which surgeons operate in and around the skull while avoiding critical anatomical structures including nerves and vasculature. While image-guided surgical navigation is the prevailing standard, limitation still exists requiring personalized planning and recognizing the irreplaceable role of a skilled surgeon. This paper presents a collaboratively controll...