Evaluation of the tip-bending response in clinically used endoscopes

Background and study aims: Endoscopic interventions require accurate and precise control of the endoscope tip. The endoscope tip response depends on a cable pulling system, which is known to deliver a significantly nonlinear response that eventually reduces control. It is unknown whether the current...

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Main Authors: Esther D. Rozeboom, Rob Reilink, Matthijs P. Schwartz, Paul Fockens, Ivo A. M. J. Broeders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2016-03-01
Series:Endoscopy International Open
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-104115