We present the proof-of-concept prototype of a prostate biopsy robot to be used inside a conventional high-field MRI scanner. A three degree-offreedom (DOF) mechanical device translates and rotates inside the rectum and enters a needle into the body, and steers the needle to a target point pre-selected by the user. The device is guided by real-time images from the scanner. Networked computers process the medical images and enable the clinician to control the motion of the mechanical device that is operated remotely from outside the imager. The system is also applicable to localized prostate therapy and also demonstrates potential in other intra-cavitary procedures.
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Fichtinger, G., Krieger, A., Susil, R. C., Tanacs, A., Whitcomb, L. L., & Atalar, E. (2002). Transrectal prostate biopsy inside closed mri scanner with remote actuation, under real-time image guidance. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) (Vol. 2488, pp. 91–98). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45786-0_12
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