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 +5 more
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Endoscopic ultrasonography-identified celiac adenopathy remains a poor prognostic factor despite preoperative chemoradiotherapy in esophageal adenocarcinoma [PDF]
, 2006 ObjectiveWe reviewed our experience with preoperative chemoradiotherapy in patients with adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus and pretreatment endoscopic ultrasonography-identified celiac adenopathy.MethodsOne hundred eighty-six patients with ...
Rice, David C. +14 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 +5 more
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Development of a freehand three-dimensional radial endoscopic ultrasonography system [PDF]
, 2009 Oesophageal cancer is an aggressive malignancy with an overall five-year survival of 5-10% and two-thirds of patients have irresectable disease at diagnosis.
Inglis, Scott
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Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest in neurosurgery: Technical note
Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 2022 Background: Endoscopic saphenous vein (SV) graft harvesting was introduced in the neurosurgical field as an attractive alternative to open SV graft harvesting. Methods: The left leg was draped, and the subcutaneous vein was identified by ultrasonography.
Ryuhei Kitai +8 more
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Usefulness of endoscopic ultrasonography in patients with "idiopathic" acute pancreatitis.
, 2000 PURPOSE No underlying cause is found in as many as 30% of patients with acute pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of endoscopic ultrasonography in the diagnosis of biliary tract pathology or chronic pancreatitis in these ...
Marty O +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 +3 more
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Cross‐Scale Hierarchical Targeted Delivery System Based on Small‐Scale Magnetic Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article reviews a cross‐scale hierarchical targeted delivery system that integrates magnetic continuum robots and magnetic microrobots. By combining rapid long‐range navigation with precise microscale targeting, the system overcomes key limitations of single‐scale approaches.
Junjian Zhou +4 more
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Miniprobe endoscopic ultrasonography for the diagnosis of colon hemangiolymphangioma [PDF]
, 2019 Hemangiolymphangioma is a very rare benign vascular tumor that affects the gastrointestinal tract in less than 1% of cases. We present the case of an asymptomatic 52-year-old female referred for endoscopic colorectal cancer screening.
Castro-Poças, Fernando M +3 more
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Ultrasonography-Assisted Arthroscopic Proximal Iliotibial Band Release and Trochanteric Bursectomy
Arthroscopy Techniques, 2013 We describe arthroscopic iliotibial band release and trochanteric bursectomy assisted by intraoperative ultrasonography for accurate placement of arthroscopic portals and to ensure adequate decompression of the peritrochanteric space.
Patrick Weinrauch, M.B.B.S.(Qld), M.Eng., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.Orth.A. +1 more
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