Development of a finger like multi-joint articulated surgical retractor for use in endoscopic surgery

The authors have developed an articulated medical instrument which assists with the movement of and maintenance of the position of such as a lung during surgery to assist providing improved viewability and providing the necessary space required to work efficiently and effectively. Conventionally hol...

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Main Authors: Ikuo Yamamoto, Keiko Kishikawa, Yoshihiro Kondo, Murray Lawn, Takeshi Nagayasu, Naoya Yamasaki, Keitaro Matsumoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JVE International 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Vibroengineering
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Online Access:https://www.jvejournals.com/article/19326