@inproceedings{8255eba373af40c08023cc5bc09c37c4,
title = "Multi-DOF forceps manipulator system for laparoscopic surgery",
abstract = "Many problems in laparoscopic surgery are due to the poor degrees of freedom of movement (DOF) in controlling forceps and laparoscopes. The Multi-DOF forceps manipulator we have newly developed has two additional DOF of bending on the tip of forceps, and provides new surgical fields and techniques for surgeons. The most remarkable characteristics of the prototype described in this paper are: 1) the small diameter (φ6 mm) and the small radius of curvature of bending; 2) the large force generated on each bending and grasping axis; 3) the confirmation of perfect cleanness and sterilization of this manipulator. The effectiveness of these characteristics was confirmed in actual testing by surgeons. This manipulator can solve problems met with in laparoscopic surgery, and will establish new standards for laparoscopic surgery with higher effectiveness and safety.",
author = "Ryoichi Nakamura and Etsuko Kobayashi and Ken Masamune and Ichiro Sakuma and Takeyoshi Dohi and Naoki Yahagi and Takayuki Tsuji and Daijo Hashimoto and Mitsuo Shimada and Makoto Hashizume",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2000. Copyright: Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.; 3rd International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2000 ; Conference date: 11-10-2000 Through 14-10-2000",
year = "2000",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-540-40899-4_67",
language = "English",
isbn = "3540411895",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "653--660",
editor = "Delp, {Scott L.} and DiGoia, {Anthony M.} and Branislav Jaramaz",
booktitle = "Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention - MICCAI 2000 - 3rd International Conference, Proceedings",
address = "Germany",
}