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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
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Hints and Pitfalls: How to Start Endoscopic Ear Surgery Training

, 2021
The application of endoscopic technique to otologic and lateral skull base surgery represents an important alternative (exclusive or combined with the microscope) to the traditional microscopic approaches because of its great advantages in terms of ...
Alicandri-Ciufelli M., Mattioli F., Canzano F., Molinari G., Anschuetz L., Tarabichi M., Presutti L.   +6 more
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett, Maxwell Hammond, Niloufar Seyfi, Amirreza Fahim Golestaneh, Venanzio Cichella, Caterina Lamuta   +5 more
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The Role of Endoscopic Tattooing in Colorectal Surgery

The intraoperative finding of a lesion, which has already been located previously by endoscopy, can sometimes be a challenge, especially during laparoscopy. Failure to locate the exact place of the lesion can cause the resection of a wrong bowel segment.
Boyanov, Nikola; Medical University of Plovdiv, Madzharova, Katerina; Department of Gastroenterology, Pulmed University Hospital, Plovdiv, Kirkov, Luben; Department of Gastroenterology, Pulmed University Hospital, Plovdiv, Balabanski, Aleksandar; Department of Gastroenterology, Pulmed University Hospital, Plovdiv, Shopov, Neno; Department of Surgery, Pulmed University Hospital, Plovdiv, Yotovski, Asen; Department of Gastroenterology, Pulmed University Hospital, Plovdiv, Shtereva, Katina; Department of Gastroenterology, Pulmed University Hospital, Plovdiv   +6 more
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Endoscopic percutaneous suturing (eFe technique) in massive bleeding due to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

, 2019
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has so many complications, such as haemorrhage and gastrocutaneous fitula, and can be treated with several common procedures. When the common procedures are not successful, we must perform new procedures, such as
Dere, Özcan, Belli, Ahmet Korkut, Subaşı, Sercan, Dönmez, Cem, Dönmez, Ezgi   +4 more
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Degradable Magnetic Composites from Recycled NdFeB Magnets for Soft Actuation and Sensing

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This work presents a degradable soft magnetic composite made from recycled NdFeB particles embedded in a gelatin‐based organogel. The material is processed into magnetic sensors and soft robotic components, which can later be dissolved in a green solvent to recover NdFeB magnetic particles.
Muhammad Bilal Khan, Lin Guo, Kilian Schäfer, Eduardo Sergio Oliveros‐Mata, Xiaotao Wang, Florian Hofmann, Matthias Lutzi, Mark Suppelt, Proloy Taran Das, Jan Schmidtpeter, Imants Dirba, Stephan Rinderknecht, Mario Kupnik, Denys Makarov, Oliver Gutfleisch   +14 more
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Association between dietary fiber intake and gallstones among American adults: a cross-sectional study

Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Background Limited research has been conducted on the effects of dietary fiber (DF) intake on gallstones. We aimed to investigate the actual DF intake in a nationally representative sample in the United States (US) and explore its association with ...
Huimin Li, Ting Du, Changfeng Miao, Yuan Deng, Hongwei Tian, Wei Fang   +5 more
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TacScope: A Miniaturized Vision‐Based Tactile Sensor for Surgical Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
TacScope is a compact, vision‐based tactile sensor designed for robot‐assisted surgery. By leveraging a curved elastomer surface with pressure‐sensitive particle redistribution, it captures high‐resolution 3D tactile feedback. TacScope enables accurate tumor detection and shape classification beneath soft tissue phantoms, offering a scalable, low‐cost ...
Md Rakibul Islam Prince, Sheeraz Athar, Pokuang Zhou, Yu She   +3 more
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A preliminary study of further attempt at the development, testing and application of an auxiliary equipment for electronic colonoscopy

Scientific Reports
Colonoscopy is a valuable tool for colorectal cancer screening and health checkups, with increasing utilization annually. Assisted entry is a standard procedure during electronic colonoscopy.
Yonghong Zhang, Xiaodan Lu, Siyu Li, Yan Li, Jianan Wang, Xiaxi Fan   +5 more
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Selection criteria for preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography before laparoscopic cholecystectomy and endoscopic treatment of bile duct stones. Results of a retrospective; single center study between 1996-2002

, 2004
AIM: The optimal treatment for bile duct stones (in terms of cost, complications and accuracy) is unclear. The aim of our study was to determine the predictive factors for preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Réti, György, Lakatos, Péter László, Mester, Gábor, Nagy, Attila, Lakatos, László   +4 more
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