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A minimally invasive endoscope assisted retrosigmoid approach for removal of arachnoid cysts in the internal auditory canal: a step by step description

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2021
Introduction: Arachnoid cyst in the internal auditory canal is a quite rare pathology but due to its compressive action on the nerves in this district should be surgically removed.
Arianna Di Stadio, Antonio della Volpe, Massimo Ralli, Valeria Gambacorta, Franco Trabalzini, Laura Dipietro, Giampietro Ricci   +6 more
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Development of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Support Technology for Urethral and Ureteral Stricture Surgery [PDF]

International Neurourology Journal, 2022
Purpose This paper proposes a technological system that uses artificial intelligence to recognize and guide the operator to the exact stenosis area during endoscopic surgery in patients with urethral or ureteral strictures.
Sung-Jong Eun, Jong Mok Park, Khae-Hawn Kim   +2 more
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The Effectiveness of Drying on Residual Droplets, Microorganisms, and Biofilms in Gastrointestinal Endoscope Reprocessing: A Systematic Review

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2021
Background. Despite endoscope reprocessing, residual droplets remain in gastrointestinal endoscope working channels. Inadequate drying of gastrointestinal endoscope working channels may promote microbial reproduction and biofilm formation, increasing the
Hefeng Tian, Jiao Sun, Shaoning Guo, Xuanrui Zhu, Han Feng, Yijin Zhuang, Xiu Wang   +6 more
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Autonomous Endoscope Robot Positioning Using Instrument Segmentation With Virtual Reality Visualization

IEEE Access, 2021
This paper presents a method for endoscope’s autonomous positioning by a robotic endoscope holder for minimally invasive surgery. The method improves human-robot cooperation in robot-assisted surgery by allowing the endoscope holder to acknowledge
Kateryna Zinchenko, Kai-Tai Song
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Modified lumbar foraminoplasty using a power-aided reciprocating burr for percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy: A technical note and clinical report

Frontiers in Surgery, 2023
BackgroundOne of the main difficulties in a transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD), and simultaneously the most critical step, is performing an effective and safe foraminoplasty, which is especially difficult for beginners.
Yingbo Wang, Jian Wu, Tengyu Wang, Yaoyao Liu, Mei Jiang, Zhong Wang, Rui Chao, Peng Liu, Jungang Pu, Weili Fan   +9 more
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Impact of reducing the duration of fasting and no drinking on the experiences of older patients receiving painless gastroscopy: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

PeerJ
Background Before undergoing painless gastroscopy, patients are required to fast and no drinking for at least 4 h which is unpleasant for older patients.
Yong Lan, Xin Sun, Tengjiang Yu, Tao He, Liang Ma, Yuexi Chen, Jiaxin Tian, Xia Jiang, Qingfeng Jiang, Wusheng Li, Weidong Chen, Shichao Li   +11 more
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Wide Field-of-View, High-Resolution Endoscopic Lens Design with Low F-Number for Disposable Endoscopy

Photonics, 2021
In the past few decades, video endoscopy has become one of the primary medical devices in diverse clinical fields for examination, treatment, and early disease diagnosis of the gastrointestinal tract.
Dongmok Kim, Sehui Chang, Hyuk-Sang Kwon
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Endoscope-Assisted Surgery vs. Burr-Hole Craniostomy for the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Neurology, 2020
Objectives: This article aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endoscope-assisted surgery for chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) in comparison with the burr-hole craniostomy.Methods: An electronic literature research was performed in MEDLINE ...
Songyi Guo, Wei Gao, Wen Cheng, Chuansheng Liang, Anhua Wu   +4 more
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A New Robotic Endoscope Holder for Ear and Sinus Surgery with an Integrated Safety Device

Sensors, 2022
In the field of sinus and ear surgery, and more generally in microsurgery, the surgeon is faced with several challenges. The operations are traditionally carried out under binocular loupes, which allows for the surgeon to use both hands for a ...
Guillaume Michel, Philippe Bordure, Damien Chablat   +2 more
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Three-Dimensional Stitching of Binocular Endoscopic Images Based on Feature Points

Photonics, 2021
There are shortcomings of binocular endoscope three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction in the conventional algorithm, such as low accuracy, small field of view, and loss of scale information.
Changjiang Zhou, Hao Yu, Bo Yuan, Liqiang Wang, Qing Yang   +4 more
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