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Chapter and Conference Paper
Position and Orientation Registration of Intra-abdominal Point Cloud Generated from Stereo Endoscopic Images and Organ 3D Model Using Open3D
In endoscopic surgery, it is important to search for organs, tumors and blood vessels, recognize their locations, and perform the surgery safely and quickly. Robot-assisted surgery has made it possible to perf...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
VR-Based Surgery Navigation System with 3D User Interface for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
We have been develo** a surgical support system for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy (RAPN) using augmented reality (AR) technology since April 2014. In our system, three-dimensional computer ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
The Current Status and Challenges in Augmented-Reality Navigation System for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
Robot-assisted surgeries have enabled surgeons to perform complex procedures more precisely and easily as compared with the conventional laparoscopic surgery. These new technologies have expanded the indicatio...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Evaluation of the Degree of Heat Conduction with the da Vinci Surgical System
Laparoscopic surgery enabled surgeons to perform more minimally invasive surgery compared with conventional open surgery. Besides, robotic surgery has become more common in many fields, thus, facilitating perf...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Laparoscopic Forceps with Force Feedback
There are two main aspects of safety and effectiveness in laparoscopic surgery. The first is ensuring an appropriate operation field and maintaining this throughout the procedure. The second is finding the cor...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Augmented Reality Navigation System for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
We have developed a surgical navigation system for robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN). In this system, a three-dimensional computer graphics (3DCG) model generated from each patient’s com...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Image Overlay Support with 3DCG Organ Model for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
We have developed a surgery support system for robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. In our system, a 3D computer graphics (3DCG) model, which includes a kidney, arteries, veins, and tumors, is save...