A simulation framework for tool tissue interactions in robotic surgery

• Published in: Studies in health technology and informatics Vol. 173; p. 440
• Main Authors: Sankaranarayanan, Ganesh, Arikatla, Venkata Sreekanth, De, Suvranu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 2012
• Subjects: Computer Simulation; Elastic Modulus - physiology; Robotics; Surgery, Computer-Assisted; Surgical Instruments; Telemedicine

Robotic surgery is preferred over other traditional methods due to reduced complications and improved ergonomics for the operating surgeon. They are also a perfect platform for telesurgery. Automated surgery in which the robot is allowed to do various surgical tasks with minimal intervention is gett...