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Zhou D, Kimura S, Takeyama H, Haraguchi D, Kaizu Y, Nakao S, Sonoda KH, Tadano K. Eye Explorer: A robotic endoscope holder for eye surgery. Int J Med Robot 2020; 17:1-13. [PMID: 32996194 PMCID: PMC7900951 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background Holding endoscopes by hand when performing eye surgery reduces the dexterity of the surgeon. Methods A robotic endoscope holder called “Eye Explorer” is proposed to hold the endoscope and free the surgeon's hand. Results This device satisfies the engineering and clinical requirements of eye surgery. The force for manual operation is less than 0.5 N. The observable ranges inside the patient's eye considering horizontal and vertical perspectives are 118° and 97°, and the motion of the holder does not interfere with the surgeon's hand and other surgical devices. The self‐weight compensation can prevent the endoscope from falling when extra supporting force is released. When comparing the external force exerted on the eye by the Eye Explorer with that in case of manual operation, a decrease of more than 15% can be observed. Moreover, the consumption time of endoscope view adjustment using the Eye Explorer and manual operation does not significantly differ. Conclusion The Eye Explorer allows dual‐hand operation, facilitating a successful endoscopic eye surgery.
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- Dongbo Zhou
- Institute of Innovation Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama-shi, Japan
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- School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama-shi, Japan
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- School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama-shi, Japan
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- Institute of Innovation Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama-shi, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Institute of Innovation Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama-shi, Japan
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Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging in Corneal Surgery: A Literature Review and Proposal of Novel Applications. J Ophthalmol 2020; 2020:1497089. [PMID: 33489322 PMCID: PMC7803131 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1497089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) is widely used in ophthalmic surgeries for cross-sectional imaging of ocular tissues. The greatest advantage of iOCT is its adjunct diagnostic efficacy, which facilitates to decision-making during surgery. Since the development of microscopic-integrated iOCT (MIOCT), it has been widely used mainly for vitreoretinal and anterior segment surgeries. In corneal transplantation, MIOCT allows surgeons to visualise structure underneath the turbid and distorted cornea, which are impossible to visualise with a usual microscope. Real-time visualisation of hard-to-see area reduces the operation time and leads to favorable surgical outcomes. The use of MIOCT is advantageous for a variety of corneal surgical procedures. Here, we have reviewed articles focusing on the utility of iOCT and MIOCT in penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty, and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty. The applications of MIOCT to corneal surgery in terms of surgical education for trainees, emergency surgery, and novel surgery are also discussed, with our cases performed using RESCAN® 700.
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Nuzzi R, Brusasco L. State of the art of robotic surgery related to vision: brain and eye applications of newly available devices. Eye Brain 2018; 10:13-24. [PMID: 29440943 PMCID: PMC5798758 DOI: 10.2147/eb.s148644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Robot-assisted surgery has revolutionized many surgical subspecialties, mainly where procedures have to be performed in confined, difficult to visualize spaces. Despite advances in general surgery and neurosurgery, in vivo application of robotics to ocular surgery is still in its infancy, owing to the particular complexities of microsurgery. The use of robotic assistance and feedback guidance on surgical maneuvers could improve the technical performance of expert surgeons during the initial phase of the learning curve. Evidence acquisition We analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of surgical robots, as well as the present applications and future outlook of robotics in neurosurgery in brain areas related to vision and ophthalmology. Discussion Limitations to robotic assistance remain, that need to be overcome before it can be more widely applied in ocular surgery. Conclusion There is heightened interest in studies documenting computerized systems that filter out hand tremor and optimize speed of movement, control of force, and direction and range of movement. Further research is still needed to validate robot-assisted procedures.
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- Raffaele Nuzzi
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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PURPOSE To review the current literature on robotic assistance for ophthalmic surgery, especially vitreoretinal procedures. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to August, 2016, for articles relevant to the review topic. Queries included combinations of the terms: robotic eye surgery, ophthalmology, and vitreoretinal. RESULTS In ophthalmology, proof-of-concept papers have shown the feasibility of performing many delicate anterior segment and vitreoretinal surgical procedures accurately with robotic assistance. Multiple surgical platforms have been designed and tested in animal eyes and phantom models. These platforms have the capability to measure forces generated and velocities of different surgical movements. "Smart" instruments have been designed to improve certain tasks such as membrane peeling and retinal vessel cannulations. CONCLUSION Ophthalmic surgery, particularly vitreoretinal surgery, might have reached the limits of human physiologic performance. Robotic assistance can help overcome biologic limitations and improve our surgical performance. Clinical studies of robotic-assisted surgeries are needed to determine safety and feasibility of using this technology in patients.
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Carrasco-Zevallos OM, Viehland C, Keller B, Draelos M, Kuo AN, Toth CA, Izatt JA. Review of intraoperative optical coherence tomography: technology and applications [Invited]. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2017; 8:1607-1637. [PMID: 28663853 PMCID: PMC5480568 DOI: 10.1364/boe.8.001607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 02/09/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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During microsurgery, en face imaging of the surgical field through the operating microscope limits the surgeon's depth perception and visualization of instruments and sub-surface anatomy. Surgical procedures outside microsurgery, such as breast tumor resections, may also benefit from visualization of the sub-surface tissue structures. The widespread clinical adoption of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in ophthalmology and its growing prominence in other fields, such as cancer imaging, has motivated the development of intraoperative OCT for real-time tomographic visualization of surgical interventions. This article reviews key technological developments in intraoperative OCT and their applications in human surgery. We focus on handheld OCT probes, microscope-integrated OCT systems, and OCT-guided laser treatment platforms designed for intraoperative use. Moreover, we discuss intraoperative OCT adjuncts and processing techniques currently under development to optimize the surgical feedback derivable from OCT data. Lastly, we survey salient clinical studies of intraoperative OCT for human surgery.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Medical Center, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Medical Center, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Medical Center, NC 27710, USA
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Cheon GW, Huang Y, Cha J, Gehlbach PL, Kang JU. Accurate real-time depth control for CP-SSOCT distal sensor based handheld microsurgery tools. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2015; 6:1942-53. [PMID: 26137393 PMCID: PMC4467719 DOI: 10.1364/boe.6.001942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/23/2015] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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This paper presents a novel intuitive targeting and tracking scheme that utilizes a common-path swept source optical coherence tomography (CP-SSOCT) distal sensor integrated handheld microsurgical tool. To achieve micron-order precision control, a reliable and accurate OCT distal sensing method is required; simultaneously, a prediction algorithm is necessary to compensate for the system delay associated with the computational, mechanical and electronic latencies. Due to the multi-layered structure of retina, it is necessary to develop effective surface detection methods rather than simple peak detection. To achieve this, a shifted cross-correlation method is applied for surface detection in order to increase robustness and accuracy in distal sensing. A predictor based on Kalman filter was implemented for more precise motion compensation. The performance was first evaluated using an established dry phantom consisting of stacked cellophane tape. This was followed by evaluation in an ex-vivo bovine retina model to assess system accuracy and precision. The results demonstrate highly accurate depth targeting with less than 5 μm RMSE depth locking.
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- Gyeong Woo Cheon
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
USA
- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287,
USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
USA
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