The kinematic design of the new endoscope manipulator system (EMS) for functional endoscopic sinus surgery and familiar techniques in ENT surgery

  • Maximilian Krinninger
  • , G. Strauß
  • , M. Markert
  • , T. Kraus
  • , A. Dietz
  • , T. Lueth

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Abstract

In this paper we present the kinematic design of the endoscope manipulator system (EMS), developed for endoand transnasal sinus surgery which enables the surgeon to operate bimanually. It is characterized by its miniaturized size of a human hand, its extreme lightweight construction and its special kinematics to serve the workspace in the paranasal sinuses. Using a parallel kinematics, it is possible to engineer a stiff and light system. The kinematic design allows bringing the pivot point close to the nostrils, without moving the whole system closer to the patient's head and to obstruct the passage for the surgeon's instruments. This system has been used during a surgical intervention for the first time. The surgeon's feedback is promising.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - Surgery, Minimal Invasive Interventions, Endoscopy and Image Guided Therapy
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages267-270
Number of pages4
Edition6
ISBN (Print)9783642039058
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - Surgery, Minimal Invasive Interventions, Endoscopy and Image Guided Therapy - Munich, Germany
Duration: 7 Sep 200912 Sep 2009

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Number6
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

ConferenceWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - Surgery, Minimal Invasive Interventions, Endoscopy and Image Guided Therapy
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period7/09/0912/09/09

Keywords

  • Active assistant system
  • Active camera holder
  • ENT surgery
  • Endoscope manipulator

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