Robotic Assisted Surgical Guidance and Visualisation
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Abstract
The use of augmented reality in surgery has risen dramatically in recent years, contributing to a range of new methods for training, education and diagnosis. In surgery, advances in medical imaging have permitted detailed pre-operative planning and intra-operative surgical guidance. One of the most promising advances in surgical technology in recent years is the introduction of robotic assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery which allows the performance of procedures that are otherwise prohibited by the confines of the operating environment. The purpose of this project is to develop novel visualisation techniques that permit in situ, in vivo integration of complex anatomical and functional information of the operating field through the use of multi-modal, multi-scale imaging data for safer and more effective surgical navigation.
Organisations
Publications
Merrifield R
(2017)
U.K. Robotics Week [Competitions]
in IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine
Visentini-Scarzanella M
(2010)
Tracking of irregular graphical structures for tissue deformation recovery in minimally invasive surgery.
in Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention
Merrifield R
(2015)
Surgical Robot Challenge 2015 [Competitions]
in IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine
Stoyanov D
(2007)
Stabilization of image motion for robotic assisted beating heart surgery.
in Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention
Stoyanov D
(2009)
Soft tissue deformation tracking for robotic assisted minimally invasive surgery.
in Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
Stoyanov D
(2010)
Real-time stereo reconstruction in robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery.
in Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention
Kwok KW
(2009)
Perceptually Docked Control Environment for Multiple Microbots: Application to the Gastric Wall Biopsy.
in Proceedings of the ... IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
Clancy NT
(2012)
Multispectral image alignment using a three channel endoscope in vivo during minimally invasive surgery.
in Biomedical optics express
Yang G
(2008)
Medical Imaging and Augmented Reality
| Description | In surgery, advances in medical imaging have permitted detailed pre-operative planning and intra-operative surgical guidance. One of the most promising advances in surgical technology in recent years is the introduction of robotic assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery which allows the performance of procedures that are otherwise prohibited by the confines of the operating environment. The purpose of this project is to develop new visualisation and navigation techniques that permit in situ, in vivo integration of complex anatomical and functional information of the operating field through the use of multi-modal, multi-scale imaging and haptic feedback for safer and more effective surgical operation. The project has resulted in a real-time augmented reality system for pre- and intra-operative visualisation and navigation; integration of 3D functional imaging to provide in vivo, in situ tissue characterisation and "see-through" vision; dynamic motion stabilisation; and gaze contingent collaborative visualisation and tele-mentoring. |
| Exploitation Route | The augmented reality visualisation methods developed can have a wide range of applications including entertainment, oil exploration, and industrial inspection. The project is in collaboration with Intuitive Surgical Inc, the leading manufacturer for surgical robots. |
| Sectors | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) Healthcare |
| URL | http://www.imperial.ac.uk/hamlyn |
| Description | The work has resulted in a surgical guidance and visualisation platform used for robotic surgery. The augmented reality visualisation framework - Inverse Realism has now been successfully translated clinically. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2010 |
| Sector | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Healthcare |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | ARAKNES |
| Amount | € 1,381,868 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | FP7 224565 |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | European Union (EU) |
| Start | 04/2008 |
| End | 04/2012 |
| Description | Robotic Assisted Microsurgery (Wolfson Foundation) |
| Amount | £3,000,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | The Wolfson Foundation |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2010 |
| End | 04/2012 |
| Description | Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship |
| Amount | £485,228 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | Danail Stoyanov |
| Organisation | Royal Academy of Engineering |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2009 |
| End | 03/2014 |
| Description | SCATh |
| Amount | € 532,607 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | FP7 248782 |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | European Union (EU) |
| Start | 02/2010 |
| End | 01/2013 |